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Winchup Family History

Winchup 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: Winch, Winship, Finchum, Winchel, Windham, Winthrop, Witcher, Finch

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Where is the Winchup family from?

You can see how Winchup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winchup family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Winchup families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Winchup families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Winchup's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Winchup families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winchup 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 22 census records available for the last name Winchup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winchup 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Winchup. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Winchup. For the veterans among your Winchup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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