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Wenski Family History

Wenski 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: Lenski, Winski, Wenske, Wenk, Demski, Wolski, Debski, Wenck, Fenske

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Where is the Wenski family from?

You can see how Wenski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Wenski families living in New York. This was about 17% of all the recorded Wenski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wenski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenski 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 Wenski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wenski. 25% of Wenski men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Wenski women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wenski were New Worker and New Worker.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • New Worker
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%

What Wenski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 684 census records available for the last name Wenski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenski 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Wenski. 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 135 military records available for the last name Wenski. For the veterans among your Wenski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Wenski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wenski in 1964 was 80, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenski 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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