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Wenmouth Family History

Wenmouth Surname Meaning

from Wenmouth in Saint Neot (Cornwall) of uncertain etymology.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Wenmouth family from?

You can see how Wenmouth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenmouth family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wenmouth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Wenmouth families living in Cornwall. This was about 45% of all the recorded Wenmouth's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Wenmouth families in 1891.
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What did your Wenmouth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wenmouth. 78% of Wenmouth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Pottery Enameller
    23%

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Census Records

There are 883 census records available for the last name Wenmouth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenmouth 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Wenmouth. 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 120 military records available for the last name Wenmouth. For the veterans among your Wenmouth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenmouth lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Wenmouth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wenmouth in 1985 was 65, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenmouth 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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