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Wencks Family History

Wencks Surname 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: Wenck, Jencks, Wenk, Weck, Jenks, Weeks, Mencke, Weick, Becks, Lincks

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Where is the Wencks family from?

You can see how Wencks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wencks family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Wencks family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wencks's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wencks families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Wencks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wencks 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Wencks. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Wencks. For the veterans among your Wencks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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