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Winakur Family History

Winakur 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: Winokur, Winker, Vinokur, Winter, Winkel, Winder, Kinker, Winkler

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Where is the Winakur family from?

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

In 1940, Owner Operator and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Winakur. 34% of Winakur men worked as an Owner Operator and 100% of Winakur women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Owner Operator
    34%
  • Furrier
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Winakur family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Winakur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winakur 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 407 immigration records available for the last name Winakur. 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 32 military records available for the last name Winakur. For the veterans among your Winakur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winakur lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Winakur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Winakur in 1963 was 73, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Winakur

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winakur 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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