Wenzell Family History

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Wenzell Name Meaning

Danish and German: variant of Wenzel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Wetzell, Wentzell, Wenzel, Wenzl, Wensel, Engell, Fenzel, Wentzel

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Wenzell Family Origin

Where is the Wenzell family from?

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You can see how Wenzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenzell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wenzell families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Wenzell families living in London. This was about 58% of all the recorded Wenzell's in the UK. London had the highest population of Wenzell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenzell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Wenzell Family Occupations

What did your Wenzell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Baker (journeyman) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Wenzell. 25% of Wenzell men worked as a Baker (journeyman) and 40% of Wenzell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wenzell were Piano Tuner Retired and Shop Worker Confection

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Baker (journeyman)
    25%
  • Basling slitting Machinery
    25%
  • Bread Bank Baker
    25%
  • Piano Tuner Retired
    25%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    40%
  • Mental Nurse
    20%
  • Packer Paper (spilers )
    20%
  • Shop Worker Confection
    20%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Wenzell Historical Records

What Wenzell family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wenzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenzell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 507 immigration records available for the last name Wenzell. 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 Card

There are 560 military records available for the last name Wenzell. For the veterans among your Wenzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Wenzell Life Expectancy

What is the average Wenzell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wenzell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Wenzell in 1962 was 34, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wenzell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenzell 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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