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Wincey Family History

Wincey Name 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: Wince, Winney, Wincek, Mincey, Winey, Winter, Winkel, Winch, Winder

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Where is the Wincey family from?

You can see how Wincey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wincey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wincey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Wincey family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wincey's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Wincey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wincey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wincey ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Houseworker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 707 census records available for the last name Wincey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wincey 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Wincey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 179 military records available for the last name Wincey. For the veterans among your Wincey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wincey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Wincey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wincey in 1967 was 68, and 85 in 2003.

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