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Wenman Family History

Wenman Name Meaning

English (Kent Middlesex and Berskhire): variant of Wainman . Swedish: ornamental or habitational name formed with an unexplained first element (probably from placenames beginning with Venn- or Vänn- of many possible origins) + man ‘man’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Henman, Edman, Wehman, Werman, Wedman, Wierman, Derman, Hegman

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Where is the Wenman family from?

You can see how Wenman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wenman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 5 Wenman families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Wenman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wenman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wenman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wenman. 19% of Wenman men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Wenman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wenman were Elevator Operator and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    19%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Labor
    14%
  • Elevator Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Servant
    19%
  • Registered Nurse
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Wenman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wenman. 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 744 military records available for the last name Wenman. For the veterans among your Wenman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Wenman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Wenman in 1953 was 32, and 70 in 2003.

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