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Wenz Family History

Wenz Surname Meaning

German:: from a short form of the personal name Wenzel. from a pet form for Werner.

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


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Where is the Wenz family from?

You can see how Wenz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenz family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Wenz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Wenz families living in London. This was about 64% of all the recorded Wenz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wenz families in 1891.
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What did your Wenz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wenz. 100% of Wenz women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Wenz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenz 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Wenz. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Wenz. For the veterans among your Wenz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenz lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Wenz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wenz in 1951 was 58, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenz 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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