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Wenning Family History

Wenning Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from a short form of the ancient Germanic personal name Wano.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wenning family from?

You can see how Wenning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenning family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wenning families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Wenning families living in Lancashire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Wenning's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Wenning families in 1891.
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What did your Wenning ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wenning. 100% of Wenning women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Wenning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenning 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 913 immigration records available for the last name Wenning. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wenning. For the veterans among your Wenning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenning lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Wenning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wenning in 1957 was 58, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenning 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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