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Wenwick Family History

Wenwick 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: Fenwick, Renwick, Wenrick, Senick, Warwick, Winnick, Beswick, Wernick

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Where is the Wenwick family from?

You can see how Wenwick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenwick family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1871. The most Wenwick families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 10 Wenwick families living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Wenwick's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Wenwick families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Wenwick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenwick 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Wenwick. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wenwick. For the veterans among your Wenwick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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