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Winely Family History

Winely 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: Wisely, Hinely, Winey, Winkel, Windle, Winkley, Wivell, Whinery

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Where is the Winely family from?

You can see how Winely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winely family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Winely families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Winely family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Winely's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Winely families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winely surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Winely ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Winely ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Winely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winely 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Winely. 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 3 military records available for the last name Winely. For the veterans among your Winely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winely lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Winely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Winely in 1964 was 53, and 63 in 2001.

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