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Wennright Family History

Wennright 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: Enright, Weybright, Wainright, Bennight, Enwright, Wright, Seabright

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Where is the Wennright family from?

You can see how Wennright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wennright family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Wennright family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wennright's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wennright families in 1891.
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Census Records

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

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