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Wencek Family History

Wencek 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: Wiencek, Wenck, Wincek, Wencel, Pencek, Wenk, Bence, Wendel, Wenzel

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Where is the Wencek family from?

You can see how Wencek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wencek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wencek families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wencek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wencek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wencek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Wencek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wencek 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Wencek. 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 42 military records available for the last name Wencek. For the veterans among your Wencek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wencek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wencek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wencek in 1964 was 77, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wencek 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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