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Wiencek Family History

Wiencek Name Meaning

Polish: variant of Więcek from the personal name Więcek a pet form of Więcesław (Latinized as Wenceslaus; see Vaclav ). Compare Wiecek .

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


Similar surnames: Wincek, Wenck, Witek, Bieniek, Wendel, Wieneke, Rieck, Wince, Wiacek

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Where is the Wiencek family from?

You can see how Wiencek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiencek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Wiencek families living in Illinois. This was about 19% of all the recorded Wiencek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wiencek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiencek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wiencek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiencek. 33% of Wiencek men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Wiencek women worked as an Inspector. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wiencek were Farmer and Proprietor. .

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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

  • Laborer
    33%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Farmer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Machine Operator
    13%
  • Proprietor
    13%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wiencek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiencek 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 375 immigration records available for the last name Wiencek. 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 620 military records available for the last name Wiencek. For the veterans among your Wiencek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiencek lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Wiencek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wiencek in 1944 was 30, and 84 in 2004.

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