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Winington Family History

Winington 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: Wigington, Henington, Withington, Simington, Lenington, Whitington

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Where is the Winington family from?

You can see how Winington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winington family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Winington families were found in USA in 1840, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Winington family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Winington's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Winington families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Winington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winington 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Winington. 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 14 military records available for the last name Winington. For the veterans among your Winington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winington lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2001, in the United States, Winington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Winington in 1997 was 87, and 69 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winington 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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