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Wenek Family History

Wenek 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: Wenk, Week, Wenck, Wanek, Wnek, Wener, Wen, Petek, Panek, Wendt

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Where is the Wenek family from?

You can see how Wenek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wenek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Wenek families living in Wisconsin. This was about 90% of all the recorded Wenek's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wenek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenek 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 Wenek ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Wenek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenek 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Wenek. 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 12 military records available for the last name Wenek. For the veterans among your Wenek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenek lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Wenek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wenek in 1972 was 66, and 59 in 1995.

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