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Wainstok Family History

Wainstok 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: Winston, Weinstock, Swainston, Whiston, Winton, Sainato, Wainscott

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Where is the Wainstok family from?

You can see how Wainstok families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wainstok family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wainstok family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Wainstok's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Wainstok families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Wainstok. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wainstok 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Wainstok. 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 military records available for the last name Wainstok. For the veterans among your Wainstok ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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