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Wenal Family History

Wenal 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: Wencl, Wenzl, Wendl, Beal, Real, Wen, Wenk, Neal, Vinal, Seal

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Where is the Wenal family from?

You can see how Wenal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenal family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wenal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Wenal family living in Oxfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wenal's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Wenal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenal 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 78 census records available for the last name Wenal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenal 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Wenal. 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 Wenal. For the veterans among your Wenal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenal lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Wenal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wenal in 1959 was 46, and 91 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenal 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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