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Winnik Family History

Winnik 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: Winnick, Winnie, Winnicki, Pinnick, Niznik, Winney, Zitnik, Winne

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Where is the Winnik family from?

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

What did your Winnik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Winnik. 50% of Winnik men worked as a Salesman. .

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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
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%
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Census Records

There are 391 census records available for the last name Winnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winnik 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 592 immigration records available for the last name Winnik. 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 109 military records available for the last name Winnik. For the veterans among your Winnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winnik lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Winnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Winnik in 1963 was 62, and 83 in 2004.

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