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Wensko Family History

Wensko 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: Wenske, Wenk, Benko, Penso, Lesko, Wenck, Mesko, Wasko, Fenske, Senko

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Where is the Wensko family from?

You can see how Wensko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wensko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wensko family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wensko's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Wensko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wensko 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 Wensko ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Wensko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Wensko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wensko 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Wensko. 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 80 military records available for the last name Wensko. For the veterans among your Wensko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wensko lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wensko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wensko in 1964 was 64, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wensko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wensko 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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