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Winiski Family History

Winiski 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, Sinicki, Sinisi, Wicinski, Winiecki, Winnicki, Iwinski

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Where is the Winiski family from?

You can see how Winiski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winiski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Winiski families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Winiski's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Winiski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winiski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Winiski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Winiski. 34% of Winiski men worked as a Helper and 100% of Winiski women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Helper
    34%
  • Chauffeur
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Winiski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 299 census records available for the last name Winiski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winiski 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Winiski. 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 32 military records available for the last name Winiski. For the veterans among your Winiski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winiski lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Winiski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Winiski in 1960 was 58, and 72 in 2003.

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