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Wenbourne Family History

Wenbourne Surname Meaning

see Wenborn.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wenbourne family from?

You can see how Wenbourne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenbourne family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Wenbourne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Wenbourne families living in Kent. This was about 38% of all the recorded Wenbourne's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Wenbourne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenbourne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wenbourne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wenbourne. 88% of Wenbourne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Household Duties
    13%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wenbourne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenbourne census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 39 immigration records available for the last name Wenbourne. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 78 military records available for the last name Wenbourne. For the veterans among your Wenbourne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenbourne lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Wenbourne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wenbourne in 1967 was 68, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenbourne ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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