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Winmert Family History

Winmert 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: Wingert, Winter, Pinkert, Winder, Wimmer, Wilbert, Wilfert, Widmer

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Where is the Winmert family from?

You can see how Winmert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winmert family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Winmert families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Winmert's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Winmert families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winmert 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 13 census records available for the last name Winmert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winmert 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 Winmert. 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 Winmert. For the veterans among your Winmert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winmert lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Winmert

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