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Wenners Family History

Wenners 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: Wenner, Jenner, Venner, Penner, Kenner, Henner, Wanner, Benner

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Where is the Wenners family from?

You can see how Wenners families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenners family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wenners families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Wenners families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wenners's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Wenners families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenners surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wenners ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wenners. 43% of Wenners men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Wenners women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Tailor
    29%
  • Carpenter
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Wenners family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Wenners. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenners 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Wenners. 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 127 military records available for the last name Wenners. For the veterans among your Wenners ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenners lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Wenners life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Wenners in 1963 was 62, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenners 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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