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Wennlund Family History

Wennlund 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, Westlund, Wendland, Englund, Wentland, Penland, Gronlund

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Where is the Wennlund family from?

You can see how Wennlund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wennlund family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wennlund families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wennlund's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wennlund families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wennlund 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 Wennlund ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wennlund. 38% of Wennlund men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Wennlund women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    38%
  • Farming
    38%
  • Labor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Wennlund family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Wennlund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wennlund 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 Wennlund. 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 29 military records available for the last name Wennlund. For the veterans among your Wennlund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wennlund lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Wennlund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wennlund in 1963 was 73, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wennlund 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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