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Winnay Family History

Winnay 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: Winney, Binney, Winham, Finney, Swinney, Linney, Kinnan, Winne, Linna

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Where is the Winnay family from?

You can see how Winnay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winnay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Winnay family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Winnay's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Winnay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winnay 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 62 census records available for the last name Winnay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winnay 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Winnay. 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 7 military records available for the last name Winnay. For the veterans among your Winnay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winnay lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Winnay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Winnay in 1970 was 69, and 86 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winnay 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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