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Wennis Family History

Wennis 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, Ennis, Bennis, Hennis, Annis, Benis, Lennie

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Where is the Wennis family from?

You can see how Wennis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wennis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wennis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Wennis family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wennis's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Wennis families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Wennis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wennis 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Wennis. 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 10 military records available for the last name Wennis. For the veterans among your Wennis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wennis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1985, in the United States, Wennis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wennis in 1967 was 78, and 93 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wennis 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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