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Wences Family History

Wences Surname Meaning

Hispanic (Mexico): altered form of Galician Vences.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Wences families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wences family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wences family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wences's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Wences families in 1920.
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There are 223 census records available for the last name Wences. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wences 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Wences. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Wences. For the veterans among your Wences ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wences lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Wences life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wences in 1979 was 28, and 79 in 1999.

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