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Winnig Family History

Winnig 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: Winnie, Winning, Minnig, Wing, Winnick, Sinning, Monnig, Wittig

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Where is the Winnig family from?

You can see how Winnig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winnig family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Winnig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Winnig families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Winnig's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Winnig families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winnig 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 438 census records available for the last name Winnig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winnig 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Winnig. 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 92 military records available for the last name Winnig. For the veterans among your Winnig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winnig lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Winnig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Winnig in 1969 was 80, and 94 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winnig 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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