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Winsier Family History

Winsier 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: Winter, Winder, Winkler, Winger, Finster, Winker, Winzer, Pinsker

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Where is the Winsier family from?

You can see how Winsier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winsier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Winsier family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Winsier's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Winsier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winsier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Winsier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Winsier. 100% of Winsier men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Winsier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Winsier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winsier 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Winsier. 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 6 military records available for the last name Winsier. For the veterans among your Winsier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winsier lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2002, in the United States, Winsier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Winsier in 1985 was 69, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Winsier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winsier 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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