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Winchster Family History

Winchster 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: Winchester, Winter, Richter, Dichter, Lichter, Witcher, Lancaster

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Where is the Winchster family from?

You can see how Winchster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winchster family name was found in Scotland between 1881 and 1891. The most Winchster families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 21 Winchster families living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Winchster's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Winchster families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winchster 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 79 census records available for the last name Winchster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winchster 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Winchster. 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 Winchster. For the veterans among your Winchster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winchster lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winchster 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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