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Winkopp Family History

Winkopp 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: Wittkopp, Wynkoop, Witkop, Kopp, Winkel, Knopp, Winford, Winton

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Where is the Winkopp family from?

You can see how Winkopp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winkopp family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Winkopp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Winkopp families living in New York. This was about 64% of all the recorded Winkopp's in USA. New York had the highest population of Winkopp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winkopp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Winkopp ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Winkopp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winkopp 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Winkopp. 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 23 military records available for the last name Winkopp. For the veterans among your Winkopp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winkopp lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Winkopp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Winkopp in 1978 was 83, and 80 in 2004.

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