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Winche Family History

Winche 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: Winch, Wince, Winchel, Winge, Witcher, Finch, Windle, Pinch, Winchell

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Where is the Winche family from?

You can see how Winche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winche family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Winche families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Winche families living in Texas. This was about 53% of all the recorded Winche's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Winche families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winche surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Winche ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Winche. 100% of Winche men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Winche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winche 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Winche. 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 24 military records available for the last name Winche. For the veterans among your Winche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winche lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Winche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Winche in 1971 was 84, and 44 in 2001.

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