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Wensinger Family History

Wensinger 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: Wenninger, Pensinger, Mensinger, Wenzinger, Kensinger, Ensinger

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Where is the Wensinger family from?

You can see how Wensinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wensinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wensinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Wensinger families living in Ohio. This was about 62% of all the recorded Wensinger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wensinger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 418 census records available for the last name Wensinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wensinger 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Wensinger. 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 538 military records available for the last name Wensinger. For the veterans among your Wensinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wensinger lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Wensinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wensinger in 1953 was 42, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wensinger 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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