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Wenkheimer Family History

Wenkheimer 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: Berkheimer, Westheimer, Weinheimer, Wertheimer, Werkheiser

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Where is the Wenkheimer family from?

You can see how Wenkheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenkheimer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wenkheimer family living in Kansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wenkheimer's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Wenkheimer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Wenkheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenkheimer 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wenkheimer. 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 97 military records available for the last name Wenkheimer. For the veterans among your Wenkheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenkheimer lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Wenkheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Wenkheimer in 1979 was 97, and 78 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenkheimer 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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