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Winhton Family History

Winhton 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: Winton, Winston, Linton, Hinton, Wilton, Sinton, Kington, Kinton

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Where is the Winhton family from?

You can see how Winhton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winhton family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 8 Winhton families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Winhton's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Winhton families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winhton 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 10 census records available for the last name Winhton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winhton 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 immigration records available for the last name Winhton. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Winhton. For the veterans among your Winhton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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