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Wenzl Family History

Wenzl Surname Meaning

German: variant of Wenzel.

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


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Where is the Wenzl family from?

You can see how Wenzl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenzl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wenzl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 38 Wenzl families living in Nebraska. This was about 73% of all the recorded Wenzl's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Wenzl families in 1880.
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What did your Wenzl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wenzl. 78% of Wenzl men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wenzl women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    78%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farming
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Wenzl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wenzl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenzl 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 531 immigration records available for the last name Wenzl. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wenzl. For the veterans among your Wenzl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenzl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wenzl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Wenzl in 1963 was 71, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wenzl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenzl 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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