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Wencl Name Meaning

Czech: variant of Vencl (see Vencel ) and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

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


Similar surnames: Wencel, Wenzl, Wendl, Wenck, Fencl, Webel, Welch, Renck, Wince, Weech

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Where is the Wencl family from?

You can see how Wencl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wencl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wencl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Wencl families living in Minnesota. This was about 69% of all the recorded Wencl's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Wencl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wencl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wencl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wencl. 45% of Wencl men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wencl women worked as a House Work. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Farming
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%
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Census Records

There are 587 census records available for the last name Wencl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wencl 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Wencl. 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 72 military records available for the last name Wencl. For the veterans among your Wencl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wencl lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Wencl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wencl in 1944 was 27, and 61 in 2003.

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