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Wenner Family History

Wenner Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name probably from the name of the lake Vänern. German: variant of Wanner.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Wenner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wenner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Wenner families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Wenner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wenner families in 1891.
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What did your Wenner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wenner. 100% of Wenner 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Wenner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenner 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Wenner. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Wenner. For the veterans among your Wenner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenner lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Wenner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Wenner in 1950 was 53, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenner 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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