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Wenceslas Family History

Wenceslas 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: Wencel, Encinas, Wendel, Wenzel, Meneses, Dencklau, Wengel, Windels

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Where is the Wenceslas family from?

You can see how Wenceslas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenceslas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wenceslas family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Wenceslas's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Wenceslas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Wenceslas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenceslas 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 Wenceslas. 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 1 military records available for the last name Wenceslas. For the veterans among your Wenceslas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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