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Winaus Family History

Winaus 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, Windus, Minas, Knaus, Minkus, Wirkus, Naus, Pincus, Vinas

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Where is the Winaus family from?

You can see how Winaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winaus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Winaus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Winaus families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Winaus's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Winaus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winaus 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 634 census records available for the last name Winaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winaus 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Winaus. 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 37 military records available for the last name Winaus. For the veterans among your Winaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winaus lifespan?

Average Winaus life expectancy in 1995 was 35 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winaus 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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