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Winitz Family History

Winitz 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: Wintz, Lintz, Kanitz, Kienitz, Wiltz, Weitz, Wint, Wantz, Wentz, Witz

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Where is the Winitz family from?

You can see how Winitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Winitz families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Winitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Winitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Winitz ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Manager
    100%
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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Winitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winitz 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Winitz. 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 31 military records available for the last name Winitz. For the veterans among your Winitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winitz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Winitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Winitz in 1965 was 68, and 87 in 2004.

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