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Wenborn Family History

Wenborn Surname Meaning

from Wenbon's Farm in Wadhurst (Sussex).

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


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Where is the Wenborn family from?

You can see how Wenborn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenborn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wenborn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 39 Wenborn families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Wenborn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wenborn families in 1891.
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What did your Wenborn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cutler and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wenborn. 43% of Wenborn men worked as a Cutler and 82% of Wenborn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wenborn were Sheet Metal Worker and Health Visitor.

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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

  • Cutler
    43%
  • Dock Worker
    29%
  • Sheet Metal Worker
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    11%
  • Biscuit Packer
    4%
  • Health Visitor
    4%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Wenborn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenborn 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 360 immigration records available for the last name Wenborn. 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 159 military records available for the last name Wenborn. For the veterans among your Wenborn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenborn lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1998, in the United States, Wenborn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wenborn in 1984 was 72, and 84 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenborn 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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