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Wincey Family History

Wincey 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: Wince, Winney, Wincek, Mincey, Winey, Winter, Winkel, Winch, Winder

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Where is the Wincey family from?

You can see how Wincey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wincey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wincey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Wincey families living in Essex. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wincey's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Wincey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wincey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wincey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wincey. 100% of Wincey 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%

What Wincey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 707 census records available for the last name Wincey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wincey 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Wincey. 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 179 military records available for the last name Wincey. For the veterans among your Wincey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wincey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Wincey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wincey in 1967 was 68, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wincey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wincey 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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