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Wenne Family History

Wenne 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: Senne, Wynne, Henne, Wenner, Penne, Winne, Benne, Wente, Jenne, Venne

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Where is the Wenne family from?

You can see how Wenne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenne family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wenne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Wenne families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wenne's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Wenne families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenne 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 Wenne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wenne. 60% of Wenne men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Mechanic
    40%

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Census Records

There are 353 census records available for the last name Wenne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenne 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Wenne. 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 41 military records available for the last name Wenne. For the veterans among your Wenne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenne lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Wenne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wenne in 1967 was 78, and 88 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenne 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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