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Winwright Family History

Winwright Surname Meaning

see Wainwright.

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


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Where is the Winwright family from?

You can see how Winwright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winwright family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Winwright families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Winwright families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Winwright's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Winwright families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winwright 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 Winwright ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bread Baker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Winwright. 100% of Winwright men worked as a Bread Baker and 84% of Winwright 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

  • Bread Baker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Housewife (unpaid)
    8%
  • Domestic Duties
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Winwright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winwright 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Winwright. 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 116 military records available for the last name Winwright. For the veterans among your Winwright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winwright lifespan?

Average Winwright life expectancy in 1997 was 57 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winwright 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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