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Wienecke Family History

Wienecke Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Wieneke.

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


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Where is the Wienecke family from?

You can see how Wienecke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wienecke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wienecke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Wienecke families living in Indiana. This was about 32% of all the recorded Wienecke's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Wienecke families in 1880.
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What did your Wienecke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wienecke. 12% of Wienecke men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Wienecke women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wienecke were Farmer and Servant.

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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
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    45%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Servant
    23%

What Wienecke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wienecke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wienecke 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 660 immigration records available for the last name Wienecke. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wienecke. For the veterans among your Wienecke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wienecke lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Wienecke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wienecke in 1957 was 58, and 67 in 2004.

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