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Weinkoff Family History

Weinkoff Name 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: Minkoff, Weiskopf, Weinkauf, Wikoff, Steinhoff, Wemhoff, Westhoff

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Where is the Weinkoff family from?

You can see how Weinkoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weinkoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weinkoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Weinkoff families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Weinkoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Weinkoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weinkoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weinkoff ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Weinkoff ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Weinkoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weinkoff 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Weinkoff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Weinkoff. For the veterans among your Weinkoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weinkoff lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1988, in the United States, Weinkoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Weinkoff in 1977 was 91, and 84 in 1988.

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