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Wensel Family History

Wensel Surname Meaning

German: variant of Wenzel. Compare Vancil.

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


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Where is the Wensel family from?

You can see how Wensel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wensel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wensel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Wensel families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wensel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wensel families in 1891.
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What did your Wensel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wensel. 39% of Wensel men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Wensel women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wensel were Salesman and Maid.

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Painter
    9%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Seamstress
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Maid
    11%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Wensel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wensel 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 906 immigration records available for the last name Wensel. 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 Wensel. For the veterans among your Wensel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wensel lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Wensel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wensel in 1952 was 48, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wensel 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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