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Wincapow Family History

Wincapow 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: Winslow, Winrow, Hincapie, Capo, Winch, Winton, Winthrop, Winston

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Where is the Wincapow family from?

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

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Wincapow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wincapow 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Wincapow. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wincapow. For the veterans among your Wincapow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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