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Winnier Family History

Winnier 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: Winner, Winnie, Winter, Pinner, Winder, Winnick, Winkler, Linner

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Where is the Winnier family from?

You can see how Winnier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winnier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Winnier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Winnier family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Winnier's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Winnier families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winnier 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 Winnier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Winnier. 100% of Winnier 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 Winnier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 737 census records available for the last name Winnier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winnier 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Winnier. 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 47 military records available for the last name Winnier. For the veterans among your Winnier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winnier lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Winnier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Winnier in 1962 was 89, and 56 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Winnier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winnier 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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