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Wennick Family History

Wennick 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: Winnick, Wernick, Lennick, Rennick, Bennick, Hennick, Wenrick

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Where is the Wennick family from?

You can see how Wennick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wennick family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wennick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Wennick families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 79% of all the recorded Wennick's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wennick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wennick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wennick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Brick Layer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wennick. 100% of Wennick men worked as a Brick Layer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Brick Layer
    100%

What Wennick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Wennick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wennick 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Wennick. 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 39 military records available for the last name Wennick. For the veterans among your Wennick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wennick lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1995, in the United States, Wennick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Wennick in 1960 was 55, and 85 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wennick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wennick 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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