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Wennstrom Family History

Wennstrom 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: Wenstrom, Renstrom, Fernstrom, Engstrom, Westrom, Enstrom

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Where is the Wennstrom family from?

You can see how Wennstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wennstrom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Wennstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Wennstrom families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wennstrom's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Wennstrom families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wennstrom 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 Wennstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wennstrom. 34% of Wennstrom men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Chauffeur
    34%
  • Contractor
    34%

What Wennstrom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 522 census records available for the last name Wennstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wennstrom 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 643 immigration records available for the last name Wennstrom. 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 105 military records available for the last name Wennstrom. For the veterans among your Wennstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wennstrom lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Wennstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wennstrom in 1963 was 89, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wennstrom

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wennstrom 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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