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Winnen Family History

Winnen 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: Linnen, Winney, Winne, Winden, Winner, Finnen, Winter, Pinner, Winkel

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Where is the Winnen family from?

You can see how Winnen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winnen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Winnen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Winnen families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Winnen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Winnen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winnen 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 Winnen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Winnen. 100% of Winnen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Winnen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Winnen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winnen 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Winnen. 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 653 military records available for the last name Winnen. For the veterans among your Winnen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winnen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Winnen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Winnen in 1964 was 68, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Winnen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winnen 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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