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Winkin Family History

Winkin 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: Dinkin, Witkin, Wilkin, Minkin, Winkel, Hankin, Winton, Wiggin

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Where is the Winkin family from?

You can see how Winkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winkin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Winkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Winkin family living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Winkin's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Winkin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Winkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winkin 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Winkin. 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 26 military records available for the last name Winkin. For the veterans among your Winkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winkin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Winkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Winkin in 1969 was 75, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winkin 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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