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Winkka Family History

Winkka 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, Winker, Winkle, Winski, Winks, Winke, Wicka, Wink, Winter

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Where is the Winkka family from?

You can see how Winkka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winkka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Winkka family living in Minnesota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Winkka's in USA. Minnesota and 2 other states had the highest population of Winkka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winkka 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 Winkka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Winkka. 100% of Winkka men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Winkka women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Winkka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Winkka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winkka 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Winkka. 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 20 military records available for the last name Winkka. For the veterans among your Winkka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winkka lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Winkka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Winkka in 1973 was 50, and 88 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Winkka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winkka 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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