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Winsnes Family History

Winsnes 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: Wiesner, Wisner, Innes, Winney, Winne, Winner, Winkles, Winans

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Where is the Winsnes family from?

You can see how Winsnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winsnes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Winsnes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Winsnes families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Winsnes's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Winsnes families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Winsnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winsnes 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Winsnes. 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 7 military records available for the last name Winsnes. For the veterans among your Winsnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winsnes lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Winsnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Winsnes in 1967 was 81, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winsnes 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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