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Wintracken Family History

Wintracken 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: Bracken, Mccracken, Wittrock, Wirtanen, Wintjen, Winegarden, Wicken

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Where is the Wintracken family from?

You can see how Wintracken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wintracken family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wintracken families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wintracken's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wintracken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wintracken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Wintracken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Wintracken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wintracken 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wintracken. 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 Wintracken. For the veterans among your Wintracken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wintracken lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Wintracken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wintracken in 1977 was 75, and 95 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wintracken 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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