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Wineken Family History

Wineken 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: Winkel, Wiesen, Winker, Dineen, Dieken, Finken, Wintjen, Wilken

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Where is the Wineken family from?

You can see how Wineken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wineken family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wineken family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Wineken's in USA. California had the highest population of Wineken families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wineken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Wineken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wineken 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Wineken. 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 Wineken. For the veterans among your Wineken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wineken lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1999, in the United States, Wineken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wineken in 1984 was 69, and 78 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wineken 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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