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Winnas Family History

Winnas 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: Minas, Minhas, Winham, Kinnan, Vinas, Binns, Innes, Winney, Bindas

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Where is the Winnas family from?

You can see how Winnas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winnas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Winnas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Winnas families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Winnas's in USA. New York had the highest population of Winnas families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Winnas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winnas 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Winnas. 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 7 military records available for the last name Winnas. For the veterans among your Winnas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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