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Whinch Family History

Whinch Surname 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: Winch, Hinch, Clinch, Finch, Pinch, Wiech, Kinch, Wisch, Wince, Wich

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Where is the Whinch family from?

You can see how Whinch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whinch family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Whinch families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Whinch families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whinch's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Whinch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whinch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Whinch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whinch 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Whinch. 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 1 military records available for the last name Whinch. For the veterans among your Whinch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whinch lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whinch ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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