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Winchek Family History

Winchek 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: Wincek, Winchel, Winch, Witcher, Winchell, Kinchen, Tincher, Wiencek

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Where is the Winchek family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winchek 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 Winchek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Winchek. 100% of Winchek men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Winchek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winchek 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Winchek. 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 16 military records available for the last name Winchek. For the veterans among your Winchek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winchek lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Winchek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Winchek in 1974 was 54, and 54 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winchek 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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