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Winett Family History

Winett 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: Minett, Wingett, Winnett, Winsett, Minette, Arnett, Nett, Witt

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Where is the Winett family from?

You can see how Winett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Winett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Winett families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Winett's in USA. New York had the highest population of Winett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Winett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Winett. 28% of Winett men worked as a Tailor and 100% of Winett women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Tailor
    28%
  • Lawyer
    19%
  • Mechanic
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Winett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 938 census records available for the last name Winett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winett 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Winett. 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 81 military records available for the last name Winett. For the veterans among your Winett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winett lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Winett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Winett in 1965 was 77, and 55 in 2004.

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