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Whinnett Family History

Whinnett Surname Meaning

see Winnett.

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


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Where is the Whinnett family from?

You can see how Whinnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whinnett family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Whinnett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 38 Whinnett families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 61% of all the recorded Whinnett's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Whinnett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whinnett 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 Whinnett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whinnett. 85% of Whinnett 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
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%
  • Staff Nurse
    7%

What Whinnett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Whinnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whinnett 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Whinnett. 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 80 military records available for the last name Whinnett. For the veterans among your Whinnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whinnett

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