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Winicky Family History

Winicky 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: Winick, Winnick, Sinicki, Winiecki, Winnicki, Minick, Widick, Wirick

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Where is the Winicky family from?

You can see how Winicky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winicky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Winicky family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Winicky's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Winicky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winicky 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 65 census records available for the last name Winicky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winicky 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Winicky. 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 23 military records available for the last name Winicky. For the veterans among your Winicky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winicky lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1992, in the United States, Winicky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Winicky in 1962 was 66, and 72 in 1992.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winicky 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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