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Winsinger Family History

Winsinger 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: Kinsinger, Wiesinger, Wissinger, Wineinger, Wininger, Wenninger

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Where is the Winsinger family from?

You can see how Winsinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winsinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Winsinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Winsinger families living in New York. This was about 42% of all the recorded Winsinger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Winsinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winsinger 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 Winsinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Winsinger. 75% of Winsinger men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Winsinger women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Manager
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Winsinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 388 census records available for the last name Winsinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winsinger 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Winsinger. 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 56 military records available for the last name Winsinger. For the veterans among your Winsinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winsinger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Winsinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Winsinger in 1962 was 83, and 53 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Winsinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winsinger 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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