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Winis Family History

Winis 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, Wines, Winch, Danis, Hines, Wing, Minas, Annis, Manis, Wind

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Where is the Winis family from?

You can see how Winis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Winis families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Winis family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Winis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Winis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winis 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 Winis ancestors do for a living?

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

There are 164 census records available for the last name Winis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winis 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Winis. 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 9 military records available for the last name Winis. For the veterans among your Winis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winis lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1996, in the United States, Winis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Winis in 1993 was 88, and 89 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winis 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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