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Wenstrup Family History

Wenstrup Surname Meaning

Danish: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Wenstrup family from?

You can see how Wenstrup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenstrup family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wenstrup families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Wenstrup families living in Ohio. This was about 89% of all the recorded Wenstrup's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wenstrup families in 1880.
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What did your Wenstrup ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wenstrup. 50% of Wenstrup men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Clothing Cutter
    50%

What Wenstrup family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 480 census records available for the last name Wenstrup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenstrup 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Wenstrup. 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 65 military records available for the last name Wenstrup. For the veterans among your Wenstrup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenstrup lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Wenstrup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wenstrup in 1953 was 43, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenstrup 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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