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Winkham Family History

Winkham 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: Windham, Wickham, Winham, Pinkham, Tinkham, Witham, Ingham, Bingham

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Where is the Winkham family from?

You can see how Winkham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winkham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Winkham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Winkham families living in Nebraska. This was about 54% of all the recorded Winkham's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Winkham families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winkham 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 41 census records available for the last name Winkham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winkham 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Winkham. 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 2 military records available for the last name Winkham. For the veterans among your Winkham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winkham lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Winkham

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