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Wenzell Family History

Wenzell Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Wenzel and possibly also an extinct German variant of this name (compare 2 and Wentzell).

Danish: variant of Wenzel.

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


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Where is the Wenzell family from?

You can see how Wenzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenzell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wenzell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Wenzell families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wenzell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wenzell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenzell 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 Wenzell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wenzell. 100% of Wenzell men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Wenzell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wenzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenzell 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 507 immigration records available for the last name Wenzell. 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 560 military records available for the last name Wenzell. For the veterans among your Wenzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenzell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wenzell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Wenzell in 1962 was 34, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wenzell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenzell 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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