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Wenko Family History

Wenko 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: Wenk, Benko, Senko, Renko, Wanko, Wenke, Zeno, Wen, Endo, Wendt

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Where is the Wenko family from?

You can see how Wenko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wenko family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wenko's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Wenko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenko 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 65 census records available for the last name Wenko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenko 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Wenko. 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 156 military records available for the last name Wenko. For the veterans among your Wenko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenko lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Wenko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wenko in 1964 was 46, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenko 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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