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Winkens Family History

Winkens 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: Wickens, Wilkens, Winkels, Winkel, Windels, Winker, Wickes, Mickens

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Where is the Winkens family from?

You can see how Winkens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winkens family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Winkens families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Winkens family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Winkens's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Winkens families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winkens 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 Winkens ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Candy Maker
    100%

What Winkens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Winkens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winkens 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 567 immigration records available for the last name Winkens. 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 134 military records available for the last name Winkens. For the veterans among your Winkens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winkens lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Winkens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Winkens in 1968 was 60, and 79 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Winkens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winkens 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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