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Wenett Family History

Wenett 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: Genett, Wendt, Minett, Bennett, Jewett, Arnett, Kennett, Nett

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Where is the Wenett family from?

You can see how Wenett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenett family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Wenett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Wenett family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Wenett's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Wenett families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenett 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 298 census records available for the last name Wenett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenett 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Wenett. 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 11 military records available for the last name Wenett. For the veterans among your Wenett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenett lifespan?

Average Wenett life expectancy in 1987 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenett 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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