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Wenkenbach Family History

Wenkenbach 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: Weidenbach, Weisenbach, Gengenbach, Eisenbach, Luckenbach

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Where is the Wenkenbach family from?

You can see how Wenkenbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenkenbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wenkenbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Wenkenbach families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wenkenbach's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wenkenbach families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Wenkenbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenkenbach 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Wenkenbach. 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 27 military records available for the last name Wenkenbach. For the veterans among your Wenkenbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenkenbach lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Wenkenbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wenkenbach in 1964 was 76, and 90 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenkenbach 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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