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Wenske Family History

Wenske Surname Meaning

East German: from a German form of a Slavic personal name Latinized as Wenceslaus (see Vaclav).

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


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Where is the Wenske family from?

You can see how Wenske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenske family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wenske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Wenske families living in Ohio. This was about 88% of all the recorded Wenske's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wenske families in 1880.
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What did your Wenske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wenske. 48% of Wenske men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wenske women worked as a Servant.

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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
    48%
  • Farm Operator
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Wenske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 705 census records available for the last name Wenske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenske 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Wenske. 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 204 military records available for the last name Wenske. For the veterans among your Wenske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenske lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Wenske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wenske in 1965 was 72, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenske 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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