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Wienke Family History

Wienke Surname Meaning

German: shortened form of Wieneke.

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


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Where is the Wienke family from?

You can see how Wienke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wienke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wienke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Wienke families living in Missouri. This was about 44% of all the recorded Wienke's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wienke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wienke 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 Wienke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wienke. 34% of Wienke men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Wienke women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wienke were Farm Laborer and Secretary.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    22%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Secretary
    9%

What Wienke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wienke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wienke 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 789 immigration records available for the last name Wienke. 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 Wienke. For the veterans among your Wienke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wienke lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Wienke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wienke in 1953 was 53, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wienke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wienke 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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