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Winiker Family History

Winiker 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, Riniker, Hiniker, Winiger, Winter, Winkel, Winder, Kinker

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Where is the Winiker family from?

You can see how Winiker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winiker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Winiker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Winiker families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Winiker's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Winiker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winiker 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 232 census records available for the last name Winiker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winiker 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Winiker. 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 154 military records available for the last name Winiker. For the veterans among your Winiker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winiker lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Winiker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Winiker in 1966 was 98, and 79 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winiker 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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