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Winowich Family History

Winowich 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: Winch, Winnick, Minnich, Weinrich, Milovich, Norwich, Janowicz

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Where is the Winowich family from?

You can see how Winowich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winowich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Winowich families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 83% of all the recorded Winowich's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Winowich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winowich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Winowich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Winowich. 100% of Winowich men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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What Winowich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Winowich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winowich 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Winowich. 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 58 military records available for the last name Winowich. For the veterans among your Winowich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winowich lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Winowich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Winowich in 1969 was 57, and 88 in 2004.

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