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Winterbourne Family History

Winterbourne Surname Meaning

see Winterburn.

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


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Where is the Winterbourne family from?

You can see how Winterbourne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winterbourne family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Winterbourne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 47 Winterbourne families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Winterbourne's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Winterbourne families in 1891.
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What did your Winterbourne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Winterbourne. 43% of Winterbourne men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Winterbourne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Winterbourne were Carpenter and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • General Labourer
    43%
  • Butcher
    29%
  • Carpenter
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Worker
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

What Winterbourne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Winterbourne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winterbourne 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 316 immigration records available for the last name Winterbourne. 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 353 military records available for the last name Winterbourne. For the veterans among your Winterbourne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winterbourne lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Winterbourne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Winterbourne in 1965 was 69, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winterbourne 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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