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Winich Family History

Winich 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, Minich, Winick, Milich, Finch, Winnick, Pinch, Wiech, Kinch

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Where is the Winich family from?

You can see how Winich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Winich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Winich family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Winich's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Winich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winich 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 196 census records available for the last name Winich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winich 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Winich. 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 26 military records available for the last name Winich. For the veterans among your Winich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winich lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1990, in the United States, Winich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Winich in 1969 was 86, and 81 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Winich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winich 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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