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Winnis Family History

Winnis 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: Winnie, Minnis, Innis, Dennis, Annis, Winnick, Kennis, Tennis, Binns

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Where is the Winnis family from?

You can see how Winnis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winnis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Winnis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Winnis family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Winnis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Winnis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winnis 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 279 census records available for the last name Winnis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winnis 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Winnis. 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 26 military records available for the last name Winnis. For the veterans among your Winnis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winnis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Winnis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Winnis in 1964 was 61, and 90 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winnis 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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