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Winisky Family History

Winisky 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: Minsky, Linsky, Winski, Pinsky, Winick, Lindsay, Lindsey, Winnick

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Where is the Winisky family from?

You can see how Winisky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winisky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Winisky families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Winisky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Winisky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winisky 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 Winisky ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Winisky. 100% of Winisky women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    100%

What Winisky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Winisky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winisky 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Winisky. 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 33 military records available for the last name Winisky. For the veterans among your Winisky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winisky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Winisky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Winisky in 1963 was 78, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Winisky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winisky 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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