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Winzinger Family History

Winzinger 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: Wenzinger, Wineinger, Wininger, Wenninger, Infinger, Weininger

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Where is the Winzinger family from?

You can see how Winzinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winzinger family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Winzinger families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Winzinger families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Winzinger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Winzinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winzinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Winzinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Winzinger. 100% of Winzinger men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Winzinger women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Winzinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Winzinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winzinger 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Winzinger. 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 478 military records available for the last name Winzinger. For the veterans among your Winzinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winzinger lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Winzinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Winzinger in 1972 was 66, and 93 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winzinger 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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