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Wenneke Family History

Wenneke 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: Henneke, Werneke, Wenner, Renneker, Wenske, Wieneke, Dennee, Wernecke

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenneke 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 45 census records available for the last name Wenneke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenneke 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Wenneke. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wenneke. For the veterans among your Wenneke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenneke lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Wenneke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wenneke in 1967 was 79, and 63 in 1998.

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