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Weny Family History

Weny 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, Weng, Reny, Went, Wery, Meny, Wey, Wenz, Wend

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Where is the Weny family from?

You can see how Weny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weny family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Weny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Weny families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Weny's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Weny families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weny 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 303 census records available for the last name Weny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weny 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Weny. 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 123 military records available for the last name Weny. For the veterans among your Weny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weny lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Weny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Weny in 1966 was 79, and 94 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weny 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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