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Winches Family History

Winches 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: Winchel, Winch, Witcher, Winchell, Kinchen, Tincher, Wince, Wickes

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Where is the Winches family from?

You can see how Winches families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winches family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Winches families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Winches families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Winches's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Winches families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winches 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 178 census records available for the last name Winches. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winches 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Winches. 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 40 military records available for the last name Winches. For the veterans among your Winches ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winches lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1992, in the United States, Winches life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Winches in 1966 was 74, and 78 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winches 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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