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Wenc Family History

Wenc 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: Wen, Wenk, Weng, Wenck, Went, Wenz, Wencl, Wend, Wang, Feng

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Where is the Wenc family from?

You can see how Wenc families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenc family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wenc families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Wenc family living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Wenc's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Wenc families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenc 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 Wenc ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and House Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wenc. 34% of Wenc men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Wenc women worked as a House Keeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wenc were Weaver and Waitress.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Weaver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeper
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%

What Wenc family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 545 census records available for the last name Wenc. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenc 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Wenc. 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 273 military records available for the last name Wenc. For the veterans among your Wenc ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenc lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wenc life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Wenc in 1964 was 67, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenc 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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