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Wienclaw Family History

Wienclaw 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: Winslow, Wiencek, Wencl, Kinlaw, Wien, Windham, Winch, Henshaw

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Where is the Wienclaw family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wienclaw 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 Wienclaw ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Baker
    50%
  • Helper
    50%

What Wienclaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Wienclaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wienclaw 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Wienclaw. 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 38 military records available for the last name Wienclaw. For the veterans among your Wienclaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wienclaw lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Wienclaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Wienclaw in 1964 was 82, and 67 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wienclaw 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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