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Wencinger Family History

Wencinger 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: Wenninger, Wenzinger, Weninger, Henninger, Weininger, Penninger

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Where is the Wencinger family from?

You can see how Wencinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wencinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wencinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Wencinger families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wencinger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wencinger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Wencinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wencinger 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wencinger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wencinger. For the veterans among your Wencinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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