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Wienker Family History

Wienker 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: Winker, Wenker, Wiener, Wienke, Winter, Winkel, Winder, Kinker

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Where is the Wienker family from?

You can see how Wienker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wienker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wienker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wienker families living in Kentucky. This was about 40% of all the recorded Wienker's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Wienker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wienker 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 Wienker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wienker. 63% of Wienker 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
    63%
  • Laborer
    38%

What Wienker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Wienker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wienker 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Wienker. 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 108 military records available for the last name Wienker. For the veterans among your Wienker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wienker lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Wienker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Wienker in 1965 was 78, and 79 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wienker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wienker 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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