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Wence Family History

Wence Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Wenz.

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


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Where is the Wence family from?

You can see how Wence families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wence family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wence families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Wence families living in Wiltshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Wence's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Wence families in 1891.
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What did your Wence ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wence. 65% of Wence men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wence women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    65%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Dairyman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wence. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wence 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Wence. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 208 military records available for the last name Wence. For the veterans among your Wence ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wence lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wence life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wence in 1962 was 68, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wence

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wence 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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