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Winik Family History

Winik 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: Winick, Wink, Zink, Wick, Wenk, Winch, Wing, Pink, Wind, Winge

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Where is the Winik family from?

You can see how Winik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winik family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Winik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Winik families living in Minnesota. This was about 20% of all the recorded Winik's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Winik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Winik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Winik. 60% of Winik men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Winik women worked as a Housewife. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 454 census records available for the last name Winik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winik 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Winik. 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 166 military records available for the last name Winik. For the veterans among your Winik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winik lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Winik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Winik in 1954 was 52, and 56 in 2004.

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