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Weinschenk Family History

Weinschenk Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for an innkeeper Middle High German wīnschenke German Weinschenk literally ‘wine pourer’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Schenk, Weinstein, Weinstock, Weingarten, Eichen, Eschen, Wischer

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Where is the Weinschenk family from?

You can see how Weinschenk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weinschenk family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Weinschenk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Weinschenk families living in Kansas. This was about 19% of all the recorded Weinschenk's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Weinschenk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weinschenk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weinschenk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weinschenk. 25% of Weinschenk men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Weinschenk women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weinschenk were Laborer and Clerk. .

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Auto Mechanic
    13%
  • Mechanic
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weinschenk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weinschenk 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 606 immigration records available for the last name Weinschenk. 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 610 military records available for the last name Weinschenk. For the veterans among your Weinschenk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weinschenk lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Weinschenk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Weinschenk in 1959 was 70, and 74 in 2004.

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