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Winkis Family History

Winkis 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: Winks, Winkel, Minkus, Wirkus, Winker, Pinks, Dinkin, Witkin, Wickes

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Where is the Winkis family from?

You can see how Winkis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winkis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Winkis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Winkis families living in Iowa. This was about 78% of all the recorded Winkis's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Winkis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winkis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Winkis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Winkis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winkis 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Winkis. 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 37 military records available for the last name Winkis. For the veterans among your Winkis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winkis lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Winkis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Winkis in 1973 was 60, and 87 in 1998.

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