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Winska Family History

Winska 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: Winski, Siska, Miska, Minsky, Ziska, Linsky, Winsor, Iwinski, Liska

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Where is the Winska family from?

You can see how Winska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Winska families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Winska's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Winska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Winska ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Winska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winska 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Winska. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Winska. For the veterans among your Winska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winska lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1989, in the United States, Winska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Winska in 1976 was 85, and 43 in 1989.

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