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Wenckworth Family History

Wenckworth 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: Wentworth, Weckwerth, Beckworth, Letchworth, Duckworth, Hackworth

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Where is the Wenckworth family from?

You can see how Wenckworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenckworth family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Wenckworth family living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wenckworth's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Wenckworth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenckworth 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 11 census records available for the last name Wenckworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenckworth 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wenckworth. 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 Wenckworth. For the veterans among your Wenckworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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