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Wencher Family History

Wencher 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: Mencher, Rencher, Welcher, Becher, Letcher, Fancher, Belcher, Witcher

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Where is the Wencher family from?

You can see how Wencher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wencher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wencher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Wencher families living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wencher's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Wencher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wencher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Wencher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wencher 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Wencher. 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 102 military records available for the last name Wencher. For the veterans among your Wencher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wencher lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1987, in the United States, Wencher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wencher in 1964 was 81, and 86 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wencher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wencher 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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