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Wenke Family History

Wenke Surname Meaning

German: variant of Wenk.

Germanized form of Sorbian Ẃenka, Wěnka, and Wjeńka and also of some other similar (like-sounding) cognates.

(see Wenk).

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


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Where is the Wenke family from?

You can see how Wenke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wenke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Wenke families living in Alberta. This was about 55% of all the recorded Wenke's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Wenke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenke 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 Wenke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wenke. 29% of Wenke men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Wenke women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wenke were Clerk and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Housework
    15%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

What Wenke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Wenke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenke 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wenke. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wenke. For the veterans among your Wenke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenke lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Wenke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wenke in 1956 was 53, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenke ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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