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Winske Family History

Winske 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: Winski, Wenske, Winke, Winkel, Winge, Wise, Windle, Ganske, Fiske

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Where is the Winske family from?

You can see how Winske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winske family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Winske families living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Winske's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Winske families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winske surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Winske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Winske. 100% of Winske women worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Winske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Winske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winske 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Winske. 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 25 military records available for the last name Winske. For the veterans among your Winske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winske lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Winske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Winske in 1963 was 83, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winske 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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