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Winburne Family History

Winburne 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: Winburn, Swinburne, Winborne, Wilburn, Winborn, Wilbourne, Kilburn

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Where is the Winburne family from?

You can see how Winburne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winburne family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Winburne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Winburne families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Winburne's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Winburne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winburne 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 Winburne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Winburne. 60% of Winburne men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Winburne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 604 census records available for the last name Winburne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winburne 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Winburne. 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 178 military records available for the last name Winburne. For the veterans among your Winburne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winburne lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Winburne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Winburne in 1963 was 67, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Winburne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winburne 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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