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Weinkam Family History

Weinkam 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: Leikam, Winham, Weitkamp, Weinbaum, Weinkauf, Wenham, Weinke, Weinman

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Where is the Weinkam family from?

You can see how Weinkam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weinkam family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weinkam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Weinkam families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Weinkam's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Weinkam families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weinkam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Weinkam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Weinkam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weinkam 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Weinkam. 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 85 military records available for the last name Weinkam. For the veterans among your Weinkam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weinkam lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Weinkam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Weinkam in 1972 was 87, and 91 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weinkam 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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