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Wenban Family History

Wenban Surname Meaning

see Wenborn.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wenban family from?

You can see how Wenban families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenban family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wenban families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Wenban families living in Kent. This was about 34% of all the recorded Wenban's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Wenban families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenban 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 Wenban ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wenban. 100% of Wenban men worked as a Bricklayer and 72% of Wenban 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    9%
  • Retired
    6%

What Wenban family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wenban. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenban 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 343 immigration records available for the last name Wenban. 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 196 military records available for the last name Wenban. For the veterans among your Wenban ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenban lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wenban life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wenban in 1964 was 67, and 54 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wenban

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenban 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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