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Winus Family History

Winus 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: Winks, Minus, Windus, Wines, Winch, Hines, Wing, Minas, Wind, Winge

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Where is the Winus family from?

You can see how Winus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Winus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Winus families living in Louisiana. This was about 40% of all the recorded Winus's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Winus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winus 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 62 census records available for the last name Winus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winus 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Winus. 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 8 military records available for the last name Winus. For the veterans among your Winus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winus lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1981, in the United States, Winus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Winus in 1968 was 72, and 61 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winus 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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