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Wineka Family History

Wineka 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: Witek, Winegar, Pineda, Winski, Winer, Wanek, Wincek, Wieneke

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Where is the Wineka family from?

You can see how Wineka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wineka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wineka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Wineka families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 44% of all the recorded Wineka's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wineka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wineka 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 Wineka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wineka. 27% of Wineka men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Wineka women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wineka were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Section Hand
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Wineka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 664 census records available for the last name Wineka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wineka 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Wineka. 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 142 military records available for the last name Wineka. For the veterans among your Wineka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wineka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Wineka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wineka in 1963 was 66, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wineka 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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