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Wincek Family History

Wincek Surname Meaning

Polish: from the personal name Wincek a pet form of Wincenty (see Vincent).

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


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Where is the Wincek family from?

You can see how Wincek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wincek family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wincek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Wincek families living in Illinois. This was about 26% of all the recorded Wincek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wincek families in 1920.
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What did your Wincek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wincek. 58% of Wincek men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Wincek women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wincek were Labor and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Labor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Laundress
    25%
  • Presser
    25%
  • Housework
    25%

What Wincek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 804 census records available for the last name Wincek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wincek 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Wincek. 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 327 military records available for the last name Wincek. For the veterans among your Wincek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wincek lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Wincek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wincek in 1944 was 41, and 78 in 2004.

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