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Whincup Family History

Whincup Surname Meaning

Apparently from an unidentified place named from or describable as Old English *hwin (Old Scandinavian *hvin) ‘whin gorse’.

It combines the elements of hwin and copp.

The term copp translates to ‘hill summit’.

This origin is probably located in Yorks.

Such etymology sheds light on the geographical and linguistic history of the area.

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


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Where is the Whincup family from?

You can see how Whincup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whincup family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Whincup families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 254 Whincup families living in Yorkshire. This was about 76% of all the recorded Whincup's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Whincup families in 1891.
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What did your Whincup ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Mechanic and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Whincup. 13% of Whincup men worked as a Motor Mechanic and 77% of Whincup women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whincup were Motor Driver and Unpaid Household 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

  • Motor Mechanic
    13%
  • Journeyman Baker
    13%
  • Builders Labourer
    13%
  • Motor Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%

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Passenger Lists

There are 450 immigration records available for the last name Whincup. 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 505 military records available for the last name Whincup. For the veterans among your Whincup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whincup lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Whincup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Whincup in 1972 was 73, and 65 in 2000.

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