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Winnecke Family History

Winnecke 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: Wienecke, Winnick, Winiecki, Winnicki, Windecker, Warnecke, Wieneke

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Where is the Winnecke family from?

You can see how Winnecke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winnecke family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Winnecke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Winnecke family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Winnecke's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Winnecke families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winnecke 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 Winnecke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Winnecke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winnecke 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Winnecke. 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 36 military records available for the last name Winnecke. For the veterans among your Winnecke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winnecke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Winnecke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Winnecke in 1963 was 76, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Winnecke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winnecke 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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