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Wennergren Family History

Wennergren 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: Westergren, Settergren, Cedergren, Wenninger, Kennemore, Tennessen

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Where is the Wennergren family from?

You can see how Wennergren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wennergren family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wennergren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Wennergren family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wennergren's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Wennergren families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wennergren 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 Wennergren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wennergren. 100% of Wennergren 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%

What Wennergren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Wennergren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wennergren 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 518 immigration records available for the last name Wennergren. 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 77 military records available for the last name Wennergren. For the veterans among your Wennergren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wennergren lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Wennergren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Wennergren in 1963 was 88, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wennergren 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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