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Wencke Family History

Wencke 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: Wenck, Mencke, Wenske, Wenke, Wenk, Bence, Denke, Weck, Dence, Lence

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Where is the Wencke family from?

You can see how Wencke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wencke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wencke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Wencke family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wencke's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Wencke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wencke 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 Wencke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wencke. 100% of Wencke men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wencke women worked as a Stenographer.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Wencke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Wencke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wencke 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Wencke. 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 51 military records available for the last name Wencke. For the veterans among your Wencke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wencke lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Wencke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wencke in 1965 was 84, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wencke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wencke 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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