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Winnfield Family History

Winnfield 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: Winfield, Winkfield, Wingfield, Infield, Sinkfield, Wigfield

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Where is the Winnfield family from?

You can see how Winnfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winnfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Winnfield families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Winnfield families living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Winnfield's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Winnfield families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winnfield 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 Winnfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Winnfield. 53% of Winnfield men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Winnfield women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Winnfield were Carpenter and Cook.

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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

  • Laborer
    53%
  • Porter
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

What Winnfield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 382 census records available for the last name Winnfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winnfield 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Winnfield. 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 95 military records available for the last name Winnfield. For the veterans among your Winnfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winnfield lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Winnfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Winnfield in 1966 was 83, and 26 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Winnfield

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winnfield 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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