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Wenr Family History

Wenr 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: Wen, Wenk, Wear, Weir, Weng, Wehr, Went, Wenz, Wener, Wend

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Where is the Wenr family from?

You can see how Wenr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenr family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wenr family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Wenr's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wenr families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Wenr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenr 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Wenr. 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 5 military records available for the last name Wenr. For the veterans among your Wenr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenr lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenr 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wenr

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