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Wenisch Family History

Wenisch 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: Benisch, Rensch, Welsch, Mensch, Reisch, Eisch, Reinisch, Wisch

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Where is the Wenisch family from?

You can see how Wenisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenisch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Wenisch families living in Minnesota. This was about 32% of all the recorded Wenisch's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Wenisch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenisch 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 Wenisch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wenisch. 43% of Wenisch men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Wenisch women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Wenisch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 682 census records available for the last name Wenisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenisch 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 320 immigration records available for the last name Wenisch. 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 407 military records available for the last name Wenisch. For the veterans among your Wenisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenisch lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Wenisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wenisch in 1965 was 58, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wenisch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenisch 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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