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Wynter Name Meaning

Scottish (West Lothian): variant of Winter .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Wynder, Winter, Wyer, Paynter, Wynne, Lyster, Winner, Water, Menter

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Where is the Wynter family from?

You can see how Wynter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wynter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Wynter families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Wynter families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Wynter's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Wynter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wynter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wynter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wynter. 50% of Wynter men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 68% of Wynter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wynter were At School and Domestic Servant. .

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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 1939

  • Colliery Hewer
    50%
  • At School
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Teacher
    7%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Wynter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wynter 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wynter. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 607 military records available for the last name Wynter. For the veterans among your Wynter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wynter lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Wynter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Wynter in 1956 was 31, and 77 in 2004.

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