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Winnette Family History

Winnette 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: Winnett, Minette, Binette, Pinette, Bonnette, Ginnetti, Kinnett

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Where is the Winnette family from?

You can see how Winnette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winnette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Winnette families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Winnette families living in Iowa. This was about 40% of all the recorded Winnette's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Winnette families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winnette 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 Winnette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Winnette. 100% of Winnette men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Winnette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Winnette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winnette 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Winnette. 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 63 military records available for the last name Winnette. For the veterans among your Winnette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winnette lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Winnette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Winnette in 1965 was 44, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Winnette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winnette 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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