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Winfindale Family History

Winfindale Surname Meaning

unexplained. Perhaps a late irregular variant of Wolfenden via forms such as Wolfendale.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Winfindale family from?

You can see how Winfindale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winfindale family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Winfindale families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Winfindale families living in Cheshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Winfindale's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Winfindale families in 1891.
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What did your Winfindale ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer Below and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Winfindale. 100% of Winfindale men worked as a Colliery Hewer Below and 100% of Winfindale women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Hewer Below
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 861 census records available for the last name Winfindale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winfindale 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Winfindale. 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 69 military records available for the last name Winfindale. For the veterans among your Winfindale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winfindale lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Winfindale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Winfindale in 1976 was 71, and 89 in 2000.

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