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Wenkro Family History

Wenkro 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, Wenker, Renko, Wanko, Jendro, Genaro, Wener

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Where is the Wenkro family from?

You can see how Wenkro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenkro family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Wenkro families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wenkro's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wenkro families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenkro 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 6 census records available for the last name Wenkro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenkro 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wenkro. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wenkro. For the veterans among your Wenkro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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