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Wenenson Family History

Wenenson 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: Benenson, Enerson, Berenson, Aanenson, Kenerson, Evenson, Levenson

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Where is the Wenenson family from?

You can see how Wenenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenenson family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Wenenson family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wenenson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wenenson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenenson 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 7 census records available for the last name Wenenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenenson 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wenenson. 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 Wenenson. For the veterans among your Wenenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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