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Wenciker Family History

Wenciker 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: Wecker, Wenker, Weiker, Dencker, Weniger, Ecker, Decker, Necker

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Where is the Wenciker family from?

You can see how Wenciker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenciker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wenciker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Wenciker families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wenciker's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wenciker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenciker 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 Wenciker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wenciker. 100% of Wenciker women worked as a Maker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maker
    100%

What Wenciker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Wenciker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenciker 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wenciker. 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 15 military records available for the last name Wenciker. For the veterans among your Wenciker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenciker lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Wenciker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wenciker in 1966 was 81, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenciker 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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