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Winseman Family History

Winseman 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: Wiseman, Wineman, Wieseman, Wideman, Inselman, Lineman, Tinsman

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Where is the Winseman family from?

You can see how Winseman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winseman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Winseman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Winseman families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Winseman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Winseman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winseman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Winseman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Winseman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winseman 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Winseman. 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 148 military records available for the last name Winseman. For the veterans among your Winseman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winseman lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Winseman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Winseman in 1960 was 56, and 32 in 2003.

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