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Wenckowski Family History

Wenckowski 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: Senkowski, Winkowski, Wieckowski, Benkowski, Pienkowski, Lepkowski

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Where is the Wenckowski family from?

You can see how Wenckowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenckowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wenckowski family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wenckowski's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Wenckowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenckowski 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 133 census records available for the last name Wenckowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenckowski 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Wenckowski. 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 24 military records available for the last name Wenckowski. For the veterans among your Wenckowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenckowski lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Wenckowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wenckowski in 1966 was 85, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenckowski 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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