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Wennel Family History

Wennel 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: Wendel, Wenzel, Wengel, Weinel, Wenner, Kennel, Wencel, Pennel

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Where is the Wennel family from?

You can see how Wennel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wennel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wennel families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1901. In 1891 there were 2 Wennel families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Wennel's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Wennel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wennel 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 109 census records available for the last name Wennel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wennel 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Wennel. 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 36 military records available for the last name Wennel. For the veterans among your Wennel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wennel lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wennel 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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