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Wenkstern Family History

Wenkstern 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: Western, Fenster, Westen, Eckstein, Weinstein, Wetzstein, Wester

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Where is the Wenkstern family from?

You can see how Wenkstern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenkstern family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wenkstern families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wenkstern families living in Iowa. This was about 86% of all the recorded Wenkstern's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Wenkstern families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenkstern 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 229 census records available for the last name Wenkstern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenkstern 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Wenkstern. 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 93 military records available for the last name Wenkstern. For the veterans among your Wenkstern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenkstern lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Wenkstern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Wenkstern in 1970 was 61, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenkstern 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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