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Winsness Family History

Winsness 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: Wangsness, Eidsness, Inness, Winstead, Sandness, Windels, Van Ness

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Where is the Winsness family from?

You can see how Winsness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winsness family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Winsness families living in South Dakota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Winsness's in USA. South Dakota and 1 other state had the highest population of Winsness families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winsness 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 94 census records available for the last name Winsness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winsness 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Winsness. 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 18 military records available for the last name Winsness. For the veterans among your Winsness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winsness lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Winsness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Winsness in 1972 was 72, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winsness 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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