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Wennig Family History

Wennig 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: Wenig, Nennig, Wenning, Hennig, Fennig, Wernig, Mennig, Dennis

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Where is the Wennig family from?

You can see how Wennig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wennig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wennig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Wennig families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 73% of all the recorded Wennig's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wennig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wennig 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 159 census records available for the last name Wennig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wennig 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Wennig. 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 154 military records available for the last name Wennig. For the veterans among your Wennig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wennig lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Wennig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wennig in 1972 was 80, and 62 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wennig 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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