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Wenfrey Family History

Wenfrey 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: Winfrey, Jeffrey, Renfrew, Wandrey, Wolfrey, Wensley, Winfree

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Where is the Wenfrey family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wenfrey. 100% of Wenfrey 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Wenfrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Wenfrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenfrey 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Wenfrey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Wenfrey. For the veterans among your Wenfrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenfrey lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Wenfrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wenfrey in 1973 was 32, and 77 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenfrey ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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