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Wenchard Family History

Wenchard 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: Trenchard, Bechard, Reichard, Whichard, Lenhard, Echard, Orchard

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Where is the Wenchard family from?

You can see how Wenchard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenchard family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wenchard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Wenchard families living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Wenchard's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Wenchard families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Wenchard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenchard 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Wenchard. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wenchard. For the veterans among your Wenchard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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