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Wince Family History

Wince Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Winz (see Wintz).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wince family from?

You can see how Wince families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wince family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wince families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Wince families living in Hampshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Wince's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Wince families in 1891.
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What did your Wince ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wince. 100% of Wince women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 251 immigration records available for the last name Wince. 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 728 military records available for the last name Wince. For the veterans among your Wince ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wince lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Wince life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wince in 1959 was 25, and 74 in 2004.

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