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Winzens Family History

Winzens 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: Windels, Winzer, Winders, Wiens, Wickens, Winden, Willens, Wilkens

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Where is the Winzens family from?

You can see how Winzens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winzens family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Winzens families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Winzens families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Winzens's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Winzens families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winzens 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 50 census records available for the last name Winzens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winzens 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Winzens. 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 13 military records available for the last name Winzens. For the veterans among your Winzens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winzens lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Winzens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Winzens in 1967 was 91, and 53 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winzens 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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