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Wenecke Family History

Wenecke 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: Wernecke, Benecke, Denecke, Wienecke, Wenck, Mencke, Reinecke

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Where is the Wenecke family from?

You can see how Wenecke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenecke family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wenecke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Wenecke family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wenecke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wenecke families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenecke 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 Wenecke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Wenecke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenecke 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Wenecke. 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 12 military records available for the last name Wenecke. For the veterans among your Wenecke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenecke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1975, in the United States, Wenecke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Wenecke in 1963 was 69, and 84 in 1975.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wenecke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenecke 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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