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Wenston Family History

Wenston 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: Winston, Benston, Weston, Easton, Benson, Fenton, Whiston, Beaston

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Where is the Wenston family from?

You can see how Wenston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wenston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Wenston families living in Warwickshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Wenston's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Wenston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenston 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 Wenston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wenston. 35% of Wenston men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Wenston women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wenston were Labor and Farm Laborer.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Cook
    22%
  • Laundress
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%

What Wenston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 941 census records available for the last name Wenston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenston 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Wenston. 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 47 military records available for the last name Wenston. For the veterans among your Wenston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenston lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1982, in the United States, Wenston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wenston in 1966 was 69, and 92 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenston 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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