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Wensil Family History

Wensil 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: Wensel, Wendel, Wenzel, Pensyl, Weil, Sensel, Wengel, Mensik, Bensel

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Where is the Wensil family from?

You can see how Wensil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wensil family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wensil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Wensil family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wensil's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Wensil families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wensil 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 Wensil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plumber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wensil. 43% of Wensil men worked as a Plumber.

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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

  • Plumber
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Weaver
    29%

What Wensil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 557 census records available for the last name Wensil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wensil 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Wensil. 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 201 military records available for the last name Wensil. For the veterans among your Wensil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wensil lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2003, in the United States, Wensil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wensil in 1943 was 29, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wensil

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wensil 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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