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Wockenfus Family History

Wockenfus 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: Muckenfuss, Wickens, Ockenfels, Dockens, Dockins, Gochenour, Wickes

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wockenfus 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 Wockenfus ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Wockenfus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wockenfus 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wockenfus. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wockenfus. For the veterans among your Wockenfus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wockenfus lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Wockenfus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wockenfus in 1966 was 87, and 66 in 1999.

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