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Wenneman Family History

Wenneman 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: Venneman, Henneman, Wenman, Kinneman, Veeneman, Sonneman, Danneman

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Where is the Wenneman family from?

You can see how Wenneman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenneman family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wenneman families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wenneman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wenneman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenneman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wenneman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wenneman. 100% of Wenneman 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 151 census records available for the last name Wenneman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenneman 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Wenneman. 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 52 military records available for the last name Wenneman. For the veterans among your Wenneman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenneman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Wenneman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wenneman in 1968 was 61, and 69 in 2004.

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