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Wenkins Family History

Wenkins 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: Jenkins, Denkins, Henkin, Jenkin, Perkins, Rankins, Weins, Seekins

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Where is the Wenkins family from?

You can see how Wenkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenkins family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wenkins family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wenkins's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Wenkins families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenkins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Wenkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenkins 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Wenkins. 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 1 military records available for the last name Wenkins. For the veterans among your Wenkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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