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Winfore Family History

Winfore 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: Winford, Linford, Swinford, Wilford, Wilmore, Wigmore, Winsor

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Where is the Winfore family from?

You can see how Winfore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winfore family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Winfore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Winfore families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Winfore's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Winfore families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Winfore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winfore 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Winfore. 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 military records available for the last name Winfore. For the veterans among your Winfore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winfore 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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