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Wenos Family History

Wenos 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: Enos, Xenos, Zeno, Wen, Wenk, Sens, Wendt, Weiss, Delos, Weng

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Where is the Wenos family from?

You can see how Wenos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenos family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wenos families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Wenos families living in Iowa. This was about 40% of all the recorded Wenos's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Wenos families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Wenos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenos 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Wenos. 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 19 military records available for the last name Wenos. For the veterans among your Wenos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenos lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1992, in the United States, Wenos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wenos in 1966 was 80, and 83 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenos 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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