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Wincko Family History

Wincko 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: Wick, Winch, Witko, Wince, Wenck, Minck, Sinko, Einck, Cinco, Minko

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Where is the Wincko family from?

You can see how Wincko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wincko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wincko families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wincko's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wincko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wincko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wincko ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Wincko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wincko 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Wincko. 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 10 military records available for the last name Wincko. For the veterans among your Wincko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wincko lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Wincko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wincko in 1964 was 41, and 84 in 1997.

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