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Whinson Family History

Whinson 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: Whitson, Winson, Hinson, Hinton, Whiston, Winton, Winston, Hanson

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Where is the Whinson family from?

You can see how Whinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whinson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Whinson families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Whinson families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whinson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Whinson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whinson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Whinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whinson 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Whinson. 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 3 military records available for the last name Whinson. For the veterans among your Whinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whinson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whinson 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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