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Wenmaker Family History

Wenmaker 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: Wanamaker, Wenker, Menaker, Renaker, Wermager, Rennaker, Weaver

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Where is the Wenmaker family from?

You can see how Wenmaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenmaker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wenmaker families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Wenmaker family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wenmaker's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wenmaker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenmaker 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 24 census records available for the last name Wenmaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenmaker 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Wenmaker. 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 Wenmaker. For the veterans among your Wenmaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenmaker lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenmaker 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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