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Wienk Family History

Wienk 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: Wien, Wenk, Wieck, Wiens, Wienke, Wink, Zink, Wen, Wick, Bien

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Where is the Wienk family from?

You can see how Wienk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wienk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wienk families living in Illinois. This was about 16% of all the recorded Wienk's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Wienk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wienk 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 Wienk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wienk. 78% of Wienk men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    78%
  • Laborer
    23%

What Wienk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 569 census records available for the last name Wienk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wienk 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Wienk. 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 79 military records available for the last name Wienk. For the veterans among your Wienk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wienk lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wienk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wienk in 1964 was 70, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wienk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wienk 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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