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Winstein Family History

Winstein 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: Einstein, Weinstein, Winston, Winstead, Kirstein, Ornstein, Milstein

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Where is the Winstein family from?

You can see how Winstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winstein family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Winstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Winstein family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Winstein's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Winstein families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Winstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Winstein. 22% of Winstein men worked as a Salesman and 30% of Winstein women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Winstein were Proprietor and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Salesman
    22%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Owner
    14%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    30%
  • Operator
    18%
  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Saleslady
    18%
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What Winstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Winstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winstein 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Winstein. 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 Winstein. For the veterans among your Winstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winstein lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Winstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Winstein in 1956 was 70, and 83 in 2004.

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