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Wennesland Family History

Wennesland 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: Weinland, Engelland, Wendland, Wineland, Wentland, Wendtland, Newland

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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Wennesland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wennesland 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Wennesland. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Wennesland. For the veterans among your Wennesland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wennesland lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1994, in the United States, Wennesland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wennesland in 1975 was 75, and 70 in 1994.

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