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Wenick Family History

Wenick 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: Senick, Wernick, Wenck, Weick, Renick, Wenrick, Penick, Winick, Wick

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Where is the Wenick family from?

You can see how Wenick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wenick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Wenick families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wenick's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wenick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenick 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 did your Wenick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wenick. 28% of Wenick men worked as a Labor.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    28%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Farming
    12%

What Wenick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wenick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenick 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Wenick. 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 93 military records available for the last name Wenick. For the veterans among your Wenick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenick lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Wenick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wenick in 1968 was 64, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wenick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenick 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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