Wenkus Family History

Wenkus 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: Wenk, Minkus, Wirkus, Jenks, Weeks, Venus, Lenius, Wenker, Wanous, Petkus

96	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
15	Military Records
38	Immigration Records
50	Census and Voter Lists
15	Member Trees

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Where is the Wenkus family from?

You can see how Wenkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenkus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Wenkus families living in Illinois. This was about 56% of all the recorded Wenkus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wenkus families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenkus 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 Wenkus family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 50 census records available for the last name Wenkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenkus census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 38 immigration records available for the last name Wenkus. 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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Military Records

There are 15 military records available for the last name Wenkus. For the veterans among your Wenkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenkus lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Wenkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wenkus in 1966 was 70, and 80 in 2001.

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Wenkus Surname Meaning

Where is the Wenkus family from?

What Wenkus family records will you find?

What is the average Wenkus lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Wenkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wenkus in 1966 was 70, and 80 in 2001.

Wenkus Family History

Wenkus Surname Meaning

214 record(s) for Wenkus

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Where is the Wenkus family from?

What Wenkus family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Wenkus lifespan?

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Wenkus Surname Meaning

214 record(s) for Wenkus

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Where is the Wenkus family from?

What Wenkus family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Wenkus family history

What is the average Wenkus lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Wenkus family tree

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