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Wensmann Family History

Wensmann 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: Weismann, Weissmann, Wenman, Wissmann, Wiesmann, Wessman, Tessmann

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Where is the Wensmann family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wensmann 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 Wensmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wensmann. 100% of Wensmann men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wensmann women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Wensmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Wensmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wensmann 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Wensmann. 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 Wensmann. For the veterans among your Wensmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wensmann lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Wensmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wensmann in 1973 was 31, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wensmann 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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