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Wenrich Family History

Wenrich Surname Meaning

German (of Slavic origin): from the personal name Wenrich, a Germanized form of a Slavic cognate of Heinrich (see Henry) or Andreas.

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


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Where is the Wenrich family from?

You can see how Wenrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenrich family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wenrich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Wenrich families living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Wenrich's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Wenrich families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenrich 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 Wenrich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wenrich. 19% of Wenrich men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Wenrich women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wenrich were Salesman 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

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    13%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Seamstress
    10%
  • Teacher
    8%

What Wenrich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Wenrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenrich 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 295 immigration records available for the last name Wenrich. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wenrich. For the veterans among your Wenrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenrich lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Wenrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wenrich in 1942 was 25, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wenrich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenrich 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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