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Wens Family History

Wens 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: Wen, Wenk, Sens, Weng, Owens, Weis, Gens, Wiens, Went, Weins

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Where is the Wens family from?

You can see how Wens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Wens families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Wens's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wens 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 Wens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tinplate Works H W and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wens. 100% of Wens men worked as a Tinplate Works H W and 100% of Wens women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Tinplate Works H W
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wens 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 496 immigration records available for the last name Wens. 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 457 military records available for the last name Wens. For the veterans among your Wens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wens lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Wens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wens in 1968 was 57, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wens 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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