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Wennett Family History

Wennett 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: Bennett, Kennett, Jennett, Dennett, Sennett, Winnett, Gennett

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Where is the Wennett family from?

You can see how Wennett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wennett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wennett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Wennett family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wennett's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wennett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wennett 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 118 census records available for the last name Wennett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wennett 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Wennett. 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 14 military records available for the last name Wennett. For the veterans among your Wennett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wennett lifespan?

Average Wennett life expectancy in 1984 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wennett 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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