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Wenska Family History

Wenska 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: Wenske, Wenk, Wenck, Fenske, Lenski, Winski, Penka, Genske, Teska

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Where is the Wenska family from?

You can see how Wenska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenska family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wenska families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Wenska family living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Wenska's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Wenska families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Wenska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenska 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Wenska. 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 11 military records available for the last name Wenska. For the veterans among your Wenska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenska lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1988, in the United States, Wenska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wenska in 1968 was 52, and 98 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenska 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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