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Winsa Family History

Winsa 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, Wing, Wind, Winge, Issa, Lins, Wise, Mina, Bina, Pins

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Where is the Winsa family from?

You can see how Winsa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winsa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Winsa families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Winsa family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Winsa's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Winsa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winsa 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 95 census records available for the last name Winsa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winsa 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Winsa. 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 28 military records available for the last name Winsa. For the veterans among your Winsa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winsa lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1999, in the United States, Winsa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Winsa in 1980 was 65, and 90 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winsa 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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