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Wenis Family History

Wenis Name 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: Benis, Enis, Denis, Weis, Wenig, Genis, Venis, Wei, Dennis, Reis

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Where is the Wenis family from?

You can see how Wenis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wenis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Wenis family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wenis's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wenis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wenis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wenis. 100% of Wenis men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Wenis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenis 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Wenis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 60 military records available for the last name Wenis. For the veterans among your Wenis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenis lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Wenis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wenis in 1957 was 54, and 68 in 2004.

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