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Whinton Family History

Whinton 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: Hinton, Whiston, Winton, Whitton, Whiton, Hilton, Linton, Chilton

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Where is the Whinton family from?

You can see how Whinton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whinton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whinton families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Whinton family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Whinton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Whinton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whinton 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 420 census records available for the last name Whinton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whinton 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Whinton. 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 22 military records available for the last name Whinton. For the veterans among your Whinton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whinton lifespan?

Average Whinton life expectancy in 1989 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whinton 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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