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Wennes Family History

Wennes 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, Hennes, Ennes, Dennis, Jenner, Venner, Senne, Penner, Kenner

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Where is the Wennes family from?

You can see how Wennes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wennes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Wennes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Wennes family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wennes's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Wennes families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wennes 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 Wennes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wennes. 56% of Wennes men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Wennes women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wennes were Shipping Clerk and 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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Shipping Clerk
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 414 census records available for the last name Wennes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wennes 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 Wennes. 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 57 military records available for the last name Wennes. For the veterans among your Wennes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wennes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Wennes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wennes in 1965 was 80, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wennes 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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