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Winlow Family History

Winlow Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Winlaw though the 1637 and 1669 early bearers from S England suggest an additional unknown origin.

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


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Where is the Winlow family from?

You can see how Winlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winlow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Winlow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 74 Winlow families living in Durham. This was about 86% of all the recorded Winlow's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Winlow families in 1891.
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What did your Winlow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer Heavy Work and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Winlow. 100% of Winlow men worked as a Colliery Hewer Heavy Work and 94% of Winlow 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Hewer Heavy Work
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Domestic Servant
    7%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Winlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winlow 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Winlow. 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 300 military records available for the last name Winlow. For the veterans among your Winlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winlow lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Winlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Winlow in 1965 was 82, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winlow 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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