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Wenn Family History

Wenn Surname Meaning

English (East Anglia): nickname or topographic name from Middle English wen ‘wen wart’ which was used in Middle English to denote a small hill or barrow as well as a physical disfigurement on the human body.

English (East Anglia): alternatively it may be a topographic name from Middle English wend(e) ‘bend turn’.

German: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wenn family from?

You can see how Wenn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wenn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 82 Wenn families living in Norfolk. This was about 21% of all the recorded Wenn's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Wenn families in 1891.
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What did your Wenn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wenn. 24% of Wenn men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Wenn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wenn were Plumber and Domestic Servant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    24%
  • Shop Assistant
    12%
  • Lorry Driver
    12%
  • Plumber
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Wenn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenn 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 822 immigration records available for the last name Wenn. 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 50,000 military records available for the last name Wenn. For the veterans among your Wenn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenn lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Wenn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Wenn in 1941 was 37, and 91 in 2004.

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