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Van Wink Family History

Van Wink 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: Van Tine, Van Winkle, Van Wyk, Van Kirk, Van Dunk, Van Dijk, Van Wie

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Where is the Van Wink family from?

You can see how Van Wink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Wink family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Van Wink families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Wink's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Van Wink families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Wink surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Van Wink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Wink 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Van Wink. 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 39 military records available for the last name Van Wink. For the veterans among your Van Wink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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