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Wenkelman Family History

Wenkelman 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: Winkelman, Henkelman, Wesselman, Deckelman, Winkelmann, Pinkelman

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Where is the Wenkelman family from?

You can see how Wenkelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenkelman family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wenkelman families living in Iowa. This was about 40% of all the recorded Wenkelman's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Wenkelman families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Wenkelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenkelman 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Wenkelman. 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 3 military records available for the last name Wenkelman. For the veterans among your Wenkelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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