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Winsitt Family History

Winsitt 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: Winsett, Winesett, Wingett, Winnett, Whitsitt, Wimsatt, Wimsett

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Where is the Winsitt family from?

You can see how Winsitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winsitt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Winsitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Winsitt families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Winsitt's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Winsitt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winsitt 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 33 census records available for the last name Winsitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winsitt 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Winsitt. 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 9 military records available for the last name Winsitt. For the veterans among your Winsitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winsitt lifespan?

Average Winsitt life expectancy in 1966 was 52 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winsitt 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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