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Wensbeck Family History

Wensbeck 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: Weisbeck, Weinstock, Kennebeck, Lembeck, Lebeck, Osbeck, Herbeck

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Where is the Wensbeck family from?

You can see how Wensbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wensbeck family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Wensbeck family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wensbeck's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wensbeck families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Wensbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wensbeck 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wensbeck. 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 Wensbeck. For the veterans among your Wensbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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