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Wenzer Family History

Wenzer 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: Wenzel, Winzer, Wenner, Genzer, Wender, Wanzer, Wenker, Wenger

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Where is the Wenzer family from?

You can see how Wenzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenzer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wenzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Wenzer family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Wenzer's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Wenzer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenzer 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 Wenzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Knitter were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wenzer. 100% of Wenzer men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Wenzer women worked as a Knitter.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Knitter
    50%
  • Cigar Maker
    50%

What Wenzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 373 census records available for the last name Wenzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenzer 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Wenzer. 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 73 military records available for the last name Wenzer. For the veterans among your Wenzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenzer lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Wenzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wenzer in 1973 was 84, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wenzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenzer 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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