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Wensky Family History

Wensky 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, Lansky, Lesky, Minsky, Wolsky, Wenck, Twersky, Linsky

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Where is the Wensky family from?

You can see how Wensky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wensky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wensky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Wensky family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wensky's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Wensky families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wensky 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 Wensky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Assembler and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wensky. 50% of Wensky men worked as an Assembler and 100% of Wensky women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Assembler
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Wensky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 343 census records available for the last name Wensky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wensky 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Wensky. 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 195 military records available for the last name Wensky. For the veterans among your Wensky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wensky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Wensky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Wensky in 1963 was 68, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wensky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wensky 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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