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Whinfrey Family History

Whinfrey Surname Meaning

see Winfrey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Whinfrey family from?

You can see how Whinfrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whinfrey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Whinfrey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 48 Whinfrey families living in Yorkshire. This was about 91% of all the recorded Whinfrey's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Whinfrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whinfrey 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 Whinfrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whinfrey. 78% of Whinfrey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    12%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    12%

What Whinfrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Whinfrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whinfrey 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Whinfrey. 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 43 military records available for the last name Whinfrey. For the veterans among your Whinfrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whinfrey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1982, in the United States, Whinfrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Whinfrey in 1965 was 41, and 91 in 1982.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whinfrey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whinfrey 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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