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Wegenke Family History

Wegenke 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: Wegener, Weinke, Wernke, Wienke, Wenke, Wenk, Eugene, Levene, Zelenka

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Where is the Wegenke family from?

You can see how Wegenke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wegenke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wegenke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Wegenke families living in Wisconsin. This was about 85% of all the recorded Wegenke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wegenke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wegenke 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 Wegenke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wegenke. 42% of Wegenke men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wegenke women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Wegenke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 398 census records available for the last name Wegenke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wegenke 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Wegenke. 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 65 military records available for the last name Wegenke. For the veterans among your Wegenke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wegenke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Wegenke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Wegenke in 1966 was 81, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wegenke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wegenke 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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