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Wenst Family History

Wenst 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: Wendt, West, Went, Werst, Weist, Weast, Wen, Best, Kunst, Oest

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Where is the Wenst family from?

You can see how Wenst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenst family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wenst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Wenst family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wenst's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wenst families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenst 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 272 census records available for the last name Wenst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenst 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Wenst. 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 34 military records available for the last name Wenst. For the veterans among your Wenst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenst lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Wenst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Wenst in 1965 was 87, and 66 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenst 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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