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Weinkauf Family History

Weinkauf Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a wine merchant Middle High German wīnkouf(er).

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


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Where is the Weinkauf family from?

You can see how Weinkauf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weinkauf family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Weinkauf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Weinkauf family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Weinkauf's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Weinkauf families in 1891.
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What did your Weinkauf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weinkauf. 44% of Weinkauf men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Weinkauf women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weinkauf were Farm Laborer and Teacher.

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    29%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Teacher
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Weinkauf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weinkauf 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 496 immigration records available for the last name Weinkauf. 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 800 military records available for the last name Weinkauf. For the veterans among your Weinkauf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weinkauf lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Weinkauf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Weinkauf in 1951 was 53, and 75 in 2004.

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