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Weinke Family History

Weinke Name Meaning

German: from a pet form of the personal name Wein

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Reinke, Heinke, Meinke, Jenke, Behnke, Lenke, Henke, Weinel, Dehnke

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Where is the Weinke family from?

You can see how Weinke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weinke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weinke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 28 Weinke families living in Wisconsin. This was about 55% of all the recorded Weinke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Weinke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weinke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weinke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weinke. 35% of Weinke men worked as a Farmer and 47% of Weinke women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weinke were Gardener and Maid. .

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Gardener
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    47%
  • Housework
    31%
  • Maid
    24%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weinke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weinke 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Weinke. 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 410 military records available for the last name Weinke. For the veterans among your Weinke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weinke lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Weinke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Weinke in 1953 was 36, and 79 in 2004.

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