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Wennet Family History

Wennet 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, Bennet, Wernet, Jenner, Venner, Senne, Penner, Bonnet, Kenner

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Where is the Wennet family from?

You can see how Wennet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wennet family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wennet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Wennet families living in Missouri. This was about 88% of all the recorded Wennet's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wennet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wennet 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 Wennet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wennet 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Wennet. 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 14 military records available for the last name Wennet. For the veterans among your Wennet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wennet lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Wennet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wennet in 1968 was 79, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wennet 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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