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Wynkop Family History

Wynkop 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: Wynkoop, Wanko, Witkop, Winkel, Prokop, Wenk, Dunlop, Winton, Konkol

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Where is the Wynkop family from?

You can see how Wynkop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wynkop family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Wynkop families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wynkop's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wynkop families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wynkop 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 Wynkop ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wynkop. 100% of Wynkop men worked as a Laborer.

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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%

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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Wynkop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wynkop 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Wynkop. 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 45 military records available for the last name Wynkop. For the veterans among your Wynkop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wynkop lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wynkop

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