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Wacenske Family History

Wacenske 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, Ganske, Wicinski, Manske, Fenske, Waleski, Wilensky, Walinski

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Where is the Wacenske family from?

You can see how Wacenske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wacenske family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wacenske family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wacenske's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wacenske families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wacenske surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Wacenske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Wacenske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wacenske 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Wacenske. 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 9 military records available for the last name Wacenske. For the veterans among your Wacenske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wacenske lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Wacenske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Wacenske in 1969 was 84, and 66 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wacenske 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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