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Wenslow Family History

Wenslow 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: Winslow, Denslow, Enslow, Renslow, Kinslow, Anslow, Teslow, Wensley

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Where is the Wenslow family from?

You can see how Wenslow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenslow family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wenslow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Wenslow family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wenslow's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Wenslow families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenslow 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 Wenslow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wenslow. 27% of Wenslow men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Wenslow women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wenslow were Farming and Cook.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Cook
    15%

What Wenslow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 717 census records available for the last name Wenslow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenslow 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Wenslow. 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 108 military records available for the last name Wenslow. For the veterans among your Wenslow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenslow lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wenslow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wenslow in 1962 was 79, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenslow 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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