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Winnega Family History

Winnega 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: Winegar, Winney, Finnegan, Winne, Winner, Winnett, Winter, Pinner

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Where is the Winnega family from?

You can see how Winnega families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winnega family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Winnega families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Winnega families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Winnega's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Winnega families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winnega surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Winnega ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Winnega. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winnega 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Winnega. 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 17 military records available for the last name Winnega. For the veterans among your Winnega ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winnega lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Winnega life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Winnega in 1966 was 42, and 85 in 2003.

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