This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Wensole family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Wensole Family History

Wensole 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: Console, Wendle, Wenske, Wesolek, Wensley, Wenhold, Bedsole, Wensel

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Wensole family from?

You can see how Wensole families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wensole family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wensole families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wensole families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Wensole's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wensole families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wensole surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Wensole family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Wensole. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wensole census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Wensole

Passenger Lists

There are 5 immigration records available for the last name Wensole. 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.

View all Wensole immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 34 military records available for the last name Wensole. For the veterans among your Wensole ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Wensole military records

You've only scratched the surface of Wensole family history

Discover More

What is the average Wensole lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Wensole life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wensole in 1978 was 87, and 88 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wensole

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wensole 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Wensole family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial