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Wenyss Family History

Wenyss 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: Wemyss, Weiss, Denys, Wess, Wyss, Veness, Dennis, Wen, Wass, Kenyon

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Where is the Wenyss family from?

You can see how Wenyss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenyss family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Wenyss families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 7 Wenyss families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Wenyss's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Wenyss families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenyss 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 28 census records available for the last name Wenyss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenyss 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Wenyss. 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 9 military records available for the last name Wenyss. For the veterans among your Wenyss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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