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Wenry Family History

Wenry 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: Henry, Weary, Wery, Werry, Penry, Wehry, Berry, Terry, Merry, Wen

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Where is the Wenry family from?

You can see how Wenry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenry family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Wenry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wenry families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Wenry's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wenry families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenry 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 60 census records available for the last name Wenry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenry 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Wenry. 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 5 military records available for the last name Wenry. For the veterans among your Wenry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenry lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenry 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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