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Wenzlaff Family History

Wenzlaff Name Meaning

East German (of Slavic origin): from a Germanized form of an Old Slavic personal name Latinized as Wenceslaus (see Vaclav ). Compare Wentzlaff .

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


Similar surnames: Tetzlaff, Retzlaff, Ratzlaff, Butzlaff, Egloff, Wenzl, Wendland

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Where is the Wenzlaff family from?

You can see how Wenzlaff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenzlaff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Wenzlaff families living in Illinois. This was about 27% of all the recorded Wenzlaff's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wenzlaff families in 1920.
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What did your Wenzlaff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wenzlaff. 42% of Wenzlaff men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Wenzlaff women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wenzlaff were Salesman and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    42%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Printer
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wenzlaff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenzlaff 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 464 immigration records available for the last name Wenzlaff. 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 413 military records available for the last name Wenzlaff. For the veterans among your Wenzlaff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenzlaff lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Wenzlaff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wenzlaff in 1955 was 37, and 70 in 2004.

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