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Wenneker Family History

Wenneker 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: Renneker, Wenner, Wenker, Henneke, Kennemer, Werneke, Rennaker

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Where is the Wenneker family from?

You can see how Wenneker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenneker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wenneker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Wenneker family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Wenneker's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Wenneker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenneker 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 Wenneker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wenneker. 50% of Wenneker men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Wenneker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Wenneker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenneker 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Wenneker. 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 316 military records available for the last name Wenneker. For the veterans among your Wenneker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenneker lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Wenneker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wenneker in 1967 was 71, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wenneker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenneker 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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