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Wene Family History

Wene Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Wen, Wenk, Weng, Bene, Rene, Wege, Wente, Went, Gene, Wee

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Where is the Wene family from?

You can see how Wene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wene family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wene families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Wene families living in Surrey. This was about 40% of all the recorded Wene's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Wene families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wene 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 Wene ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wene. 24% of Wene men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Wene women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wene were Butcher and Salesgirl Dress Shop.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Butcher
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    67%
  • Salesgirl Dress Shop
    34%

What Wene family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wene 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Wene. 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 369 military records available for the last name Wene. For the veterans among your Wene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wene lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Wene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wene in 1966 was 66, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wene 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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