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Winum Family History

Winum 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: Winjum, Winch, Wing, Ranum, Wind, Winge, Winham, Wint, Wince, Winne

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Where is the Winum family from?

You can see how Winum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Winum family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Winum's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Winum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winum 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 98 census records available for the last name Winum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winum 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Winum. 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 21 military records available for the last name Winum. For the veterans among your Winum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winum lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Winum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Winum in 1968 was 88, and 98 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winum 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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