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Wensien Family History

Wensien 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: Westen, Bensen, Ensign, Jensen, Mensen, Hensen, Wenske, Swensen

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Where is the Wensien family from?

You can see how Wensien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wensien family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wensien families living in Nebraska. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wensien's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Wensien families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wensien 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 56 census records available for the last name Wensien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wensien 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Wensien. 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 18 military records available for the last name Wensien. For the veterans among your Wensien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wensien lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Wensien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wensien in 1973 was 67, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wensien

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wensien 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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