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Wennihan Family History

Wennihan 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: Penniman, Hennigan, Lenihan, Jernigan, Moynihan, Venneman, Lenahan

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What did your Wennihan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wennihan. 100% of Wennihan men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Wennihan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wennihan 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wennihan. 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 33 military records available for the last name Wennihan. For the veterans among your Wennihan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wennihan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Wennihan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wennihan in 1967 was 60, and 50 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wennihan 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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