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Winand Name Meaning

German Walloon and Flemish: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements wīg ‘battle fight’ + nand ‘courage bravery’. In North America this surname is also an altered form of the Dutch cognate Wijnand.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Winans, Wigand, Niland, Wieand, Winant, Winne, Wiand, Minard, Wind

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Where is the Winand family from?

You can see how Winand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winand family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Winand families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Winand families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Winand's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Winand families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winand surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Winand ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shipowner And Agent and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Winand. 100% of Winand men worked as a Shipowner And Agent and 100% of Winand women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Shipowner And Agent
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Winand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winand 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 312 immigration records available for the last name Winand. 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 400 military records available for the last name Winand. For the veterans among your Winand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winand lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Winand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Winand in 1962 was 65, and 67 in 2004.

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