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Winnet Family History

Winnet 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: Winney, Winne, Winner, Winget, Winnett, Winter, Pinner, Winkel

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Where is the Winnet family from?

You can see how Winnet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winnet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Winnet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Winnet families living in Warwickshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Winnet's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Winnet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winnet 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 Winnet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Winnet. 100% of Winnet 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
    100%

What Winnet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 813 census records available for the last name Winnet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winnet 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Winnet. 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 79 military records available for the last name Winnet. For the veterans among your Winnet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winnet lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1998, in the United States, Winnet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Winnet in 1989 was 63, and 81 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Winnet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winnet 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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