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Wengner Family History

Wengner 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: Wenner, Wengler, Wenger, Wegner, Jenner, Venner, Penner, Langner

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Where is the Wengner family from?

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

There are 40 census records available for the last name Wengner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wengner 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Wengner. 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 52 military records available for the last name Wengner. For the veterans among your Wengner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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