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Wennekes Family History

Wennekes 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: Renneker, Henneke, Weekes, Werneke, Meneses, Wenner, Weeks, Kerekes

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Where is the Wennekes family from?

You can see how Wennekes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wennekes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wennekes family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wennekes's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wennekes families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Wennekes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wennekes 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Wennekes. 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 military records available for the last name Wennekes. For the veterans among your Wennekes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wennekes lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1997, in the United States, Wennekes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wennekes in 1976 was 53, and 88 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wennekes 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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