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Winjum Family History

Winjum Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from the farm name Vinjum in Sogn plural of Old Norse vin ‘meadow’. See Vinje.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Winjum family from?

You can see how Winjum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winjum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Winjum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 28 Winjum families living in Minnesota. This was about 93% of all the recorded Winjum's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Winjum families in 1880.
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What did your Winjum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Winjum. 45% of Winjum men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Winjum women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Winjum were Carpenter and Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Proprietor
    23%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Beauty Operator
    19%
  • Saleslady
    19%

What Winjum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 972 census records available for the last name Winjum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winjum 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Winjum. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 137 military records available for the last name Winjum. For the veterans among your Winjum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winjum lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Winjum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Winjum in 1957 was 57, and 79 in 2004.

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