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Wencer Family History

Wencer Name 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: Mencer, Wenner, Wender, Wenker, Wenger, Wencel, Wener, Winter, Jenner

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Where is the Wencer family from?

You can see how Wencer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wencer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wencer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wencer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Wencer's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Wencer families in 1880.
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What did your Wencer ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Wencer ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Wencer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wencer 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Wencer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 22 military records available for the last name Wencer. For the veterans among your Wencer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wencer lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1980, in the United States, Wencer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Wencer in 1977 was 74, and 72 in 1980.

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