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Winquest Family History

Winquest 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: Winquist, Conquest, Linquist, Wuest, Cinque, Runquist, Lindquist

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Where is the Winquest family from?

You can see how Winquest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winquest family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Winquest families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Winquest families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Winquest's in USA. New York had the highest population of Winquest families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winquest 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 Winquest ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Labor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Winquest family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Winquest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winquest 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Winquest. 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 118 military records available for the last name Winquest. For the veterans among your Winquest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winquest lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Winquest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Winquest in 1955 was 48, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Winquest

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winquest 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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