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Winkind Family History

Winkind 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, Rifkind, Wilkin, Minkin, Dinkins, Pinkins, Winning

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Where is the Winkind family from?

You can see how Winkind families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winkind family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Winkind family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Winkind's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Winkind families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winkind 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 8 census records available for the last name Winkind. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winkind 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 Winkind. 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 Winkind. For the veterans among your Winkind ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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