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Winsche Family History

Winsche 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: Winschel, Winch, Wisch, Wince, Wunschel, Wischer, Wesche, Wuensche

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Where is the Winsche family from?

You can see how Winsche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winsche family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Winsche families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Winsche families living in Kentucky. This was about 63% of all the recorded Winsche's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Winsche families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winsche 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 72 census records available for the last name Winsche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winsche 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Winsche. 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 12 military records available for the last name Winsche. For the veterans among your Winsche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winsche lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2000, in the United States, Winsche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Winsche in 1979 was 76, and 65 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winsche 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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