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Winfree Family History

Winfree Surname Meaning

English: variant of Winfrey.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Winfree family from?

You can see how Winfree families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winfree family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Winfree families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Winfree family living in Isle of Man. This was about 50% of all the recorded Winfree's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man and 1 other county had the highest population of Winfree families in 1891.
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What did your Winfree ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Winfree. 29% of Winfree men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Winfree women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Winfree were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    22%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Housework
    10%
  • Stenographer
    7%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Winfree. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winfree 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 453 immigration records available for the last name Winfree. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Winfree. For the veterans among your Winfree ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winfree lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Winfree life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Winfree in 1953 was 46, and 73 in 2004.

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