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Wensle Family History

Wensle 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: Wendle, Wenske, Wensley, Wansley, Weddle, Hensley, Windle, Kendle

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Where is the Wensle family from?

You can see how Wensle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wensle family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wensle family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wensle's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wensle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wensle 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 75 census records available for the last name Wensle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wensle 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Wensle. 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 4 military records available for the last name Wensle. For the veterans among your Wensle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wensle lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1977, in the United States, Wensle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Wensle in 1966 was 73, and 55 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wensle 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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