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Winons Family History

Winons Surname 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: Winans, Winton, Irons, Wion, Hirons, Binns, Winant, Winne, Wanous

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Where is the Winons family from?

You can see how Winons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winons family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Winons families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Winons families living in Iowa. This was about 40% of all the recorded Winons's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Winons families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winons surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Winons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winons 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Winons. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Winons. For the veterans among your Winons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winons lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1978, in the United States, Winons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1961. The average life expectancy for Winons in 1961 was 70, and 52 in 1978.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winons ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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