This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Wineke family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Wineke Family History

Wineke 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: Wieneke, Winke, Winkel, Winge, Windle, Witek, Wintle, Winker, Wiele

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Wineke family from?

You can see how Wineke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wineke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wineke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Wineke families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wineke's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Wineke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wineke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Wineke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wineke. 50% of Wineke men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wineke women worked as a House Work.

View Census Data for Wineke | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Farm Work
    17%
  • Operator
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Wineke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 904 census records available for the last name Wineke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wineke census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Wineke

Passenger Lists

There are 65 immigration records available for the last name Wineke. 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.

View all Wineke immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 145 military records available for the last name Wineke. For the veterans among your Wineke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Wineke military records

You've only scratched the surface of Wineke family history

Discover More

What is the average Wineke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wineke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wineke in 1963 was 67, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wineke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wineke 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Wineke family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial