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Wenyon Family History

Wenyon 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: Kenyon, Benson, Fenton, Denton, Henton, Kenton, Winton, Benton

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Where is the Wenyon family from?

You can see how Wenyon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenyon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Wenyon families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1891 there were 2 Wenyon families living in Durham. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wenyon's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Wenyon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenyon 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 Wenyon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wenyon. 100% of Wenyon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 354 census records available for the last name Wenyon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenyon 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Wenyon. 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 27 military records available for the last name Wenyon. For the veterans among your Wenyon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenyon lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Wenyon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wenyon in 1974 was 78, and 96 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenyon 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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