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Wenrick Family History

Wenrick Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Wenrich.

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


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Where is the Wenrick family from?

You can see how Wenrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenrick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wenrick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Wenrick families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Wenrick's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Wenrick families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenrick 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 Wenrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wenrick. 22% of Wenrick men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Wenrick women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wenrick were Labor and Housework.

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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
    22%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Machine Operator
    11%
  • Housework
    8%

What Wenrick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wenrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenrick 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Wenrick. 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 602 military records available for the last name Wenrick. For the veterans among your Wenrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenrick lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Wenrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wenrick in 1960 was 49, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenrick 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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