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Wincheff Family History

Wincheff 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: Winchell, Winchel, Winch, Witcher, Kinchen, Bischoff, Tincher, Wince

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Where is the Wincheff family from?

You can see how Wincheff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wincheff family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Wincheff family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wincheff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wincheff families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Wincheff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wincheff 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Wincheff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Wincheff. For the veterans among your Wincheff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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