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Wenby Family History

Wenby 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: Denby, Welby, Owenby, Wesby, Wehby, Henry, Wen, Wenk, Penny, Westby

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Where is the Wenby family from?

You can see how Wenby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wenby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Wenby families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Wenby's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wenby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenby 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 51 census records available for the last name Wenby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenby 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Wenby. 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 Wenby. For the veterans among your Wenby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenby lifespan?

Average Wenby life expectancy in 1976 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenby 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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