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Winey Family History

Winey Surname Meaning

English: perhaps a variant of Winney.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Winey family from?

You can see how Winey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Winey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Winey families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Winey's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Winey families in 1911.
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What did your Winey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Winey. 43% of Winey men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Winey women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Winey were Farming and Seamstress.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Seamstress
    17%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Winey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winey 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Winey. 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 410 military records available for the last name Winey. For the veterans among your Winey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Winey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Winey in 1963 was 71, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winey 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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