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Wenum Family History

Wenum 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: Wen, Wenk, Ranum, Wendt, Weng, Henjum, Veum, Lerum, Wenck, Venus

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Where is the Wenum family from?

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

What did your Wenum ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Wenum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenum 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Wenum. 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 13 military records available for the last name Wenum. For the veterans among your Wenum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenum lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Wenum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Wenum in 1964 was 53, and 84 in 2002.

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