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Wenes Family History

Wenes 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: Benes, Denes, Enes, Henes, Wener, Wees, Wynes, Wines, Wen, Lees

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Where is the Wenes family from?

You can see how Wenes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wenes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Wenes family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wenes's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wenes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenes 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 Wenes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wenes. 100% of Wenes men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Wenes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenes 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Wenes. 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 40 military records available for the last name Wenes. For the veterans among your Wenes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenes lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1975, in the United States, Wenes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Wenes in 1969 was 74, and 60 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenes 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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