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Wenklar Family History

Wenklar 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: Winkler, Wendler, Wengler, Wenker, Wenzler, Weller, Wenk, Klar, Wear

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Where is the Wenklar family from?

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

There are 37 census records available for the last name Wenklar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenklar 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Wenklar. 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 7 military records available for the last name Wenklar. For the veterans among your Wenklar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenklar lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2003, in the United States, Wenklar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wenklar in 1991 was 76, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenklar 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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