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Wemken Family History

Wemken 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: Hemken, Wiemken, Westen, Kempen, Remke, Heiken, Weiden, Lemmen

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Where is the Wemken family from?

You can see how Wemken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wemken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wemken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Wemken families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Wemken's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Wemken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wemken 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 Wemken ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Wemken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Wemken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wemken 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Wemken. 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 57 military records available for the last name Wemken. For the veterans among your Wemken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wemken lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wemken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wemken in 1963 was 81, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wemken 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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