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Wenckstern Family History

Wenckstern 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: Eckstein, Western, Fenster, Beckstead, Lancaster, Westen, Waycaster

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Where is the Wenckstern family from?

You can see how Wenckstern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenckstern family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Wenckstern family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Wenckstern's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Wenckstern families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Wenckstern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenckstern 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Wenckstern. 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 595 military records available for the last name Wenckstern. For the veterans among your Wenckstern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenckstern lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1982, in the United States, Wenckstern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wenckstern in 1968 was 90, and 97 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenckstern 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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