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Wenschlag Family History

Wenschlag 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: Rumschlag, Schlag, Siedschlag, Weschler, Mensching, Renschler

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Where is the Wenschlag family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenschlag surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wenschlag ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wenschlag. 100% of Wenschlag men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Wenschlag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenschlag 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Wenschlag. 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 8 military records available for the last name Wenschlag. For the veterans among your Wenschlag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenschlag lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Wenschlag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wenschlag in 1963 was 63, and 70 in 2001.

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