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Winsen Family History

Winsen 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: Wiesen, Winden, Winson, Winter, Winkel, Wien, Winder, Linden, Winton

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Where is the Winsen family from?

You can see how Winsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winsen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Winsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Winsen family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Winsen's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Winsen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winsen 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 455 census records available for the last name Winsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winsen 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Winsen. 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 98 military records available for the last name Winsen. For the veterans among your Winsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winsen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Winsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Winsen in 1967 was 68, and 78 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winsen 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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