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Wenneis Family History

Wenneis 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: Dennis, Kennis, Tennis, Wenner, Ennis, Bennis, Jenness, Brenneis

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Where is the Wenneis family from?

You can see how Wenneis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenneis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wenneis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wenneis families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wenneis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wenneis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenneis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Wenneis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenneis 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Wenneis. 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 32 military records available for the last name Wenneis. For the veterans among your Wenneis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenneis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Wenneis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Wenneis in 1967 was 81, and 78 in 1999.

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