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Wiinikainen Family History

Wiinikainen 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: Niskanen, Waisanen, Weingarten, Visintainer, Wirtanen, Heikkinen

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Where is the Wiinikainen family from?

You can see how Wiinikainen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiinikainen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wiinikainen family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wiinikainen's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Wiinikainen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiinikainen 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 Wiinikainen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wiinikainen. 34% of Wiinikainen men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%

What Wiinikainen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Wiinikainen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiinikainen 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Wiinikainen. 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 33 military records available for the last name Wiinikainen. For the veterans among your Wiinikainen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiinikainen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Wiinikainen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wiinikainen in 1965 was 56, and 96 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiinikainen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiinikainen 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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