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Wenzek Family History

Wenzek 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: Wenzel, Wenk, Bezek, Wendel, Menzel, Rezek, Henzel, Wengel, Week

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Where is the Wenzek family from?

You can see how Wenzek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenzek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wenzek family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wenzek's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Wenzek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenzek 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 84 census records available for the last name Wenzek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenzek 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Wenzek. 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 53 military records available for the last name Wenzek. For the veterans among your Wenzek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenzek lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Wenzek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wenzek in 1965 was 59, and 78 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wenzek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenzek 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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