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Wenker Family History

Wenker Surname Meaning

German: from an ancient Germanic personal name formed with Old High German wān ‘hope’ as the first element.

Perhaps a variant of Wenger.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wenker family from?

You can see how Wenker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wenker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Wenker families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Wenker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wenker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenker 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 Wenker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wenker. 25% of Wenker men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Wenker women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wenker were Machinist and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Laundress
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%

What Wenker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wenker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenker 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 373 immigration records available for the last name Wenker. 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 433 military records available for the last name Wenker. For the veterans among your Wenker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenker lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Wenker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wenker in 1960 was 58, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenker 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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