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Winnam Family History

Winnam 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: Winham, Windham, Witham, Hannam, Dignam, Kinnan, Winney, Winne, Linna

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Where is the Winnam family from?

You can see how Winnam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winnam family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Winnam families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1891 there was 1 Winnam family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Winnam's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Winnam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winnam 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 67 census records available for the last name Winnam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winnam 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Winnam. 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 5 military records available for the last name Winnam. For the veterans among your Winnam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winnam lifespan?

Average Winnam life expectancy in 1966 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winnam 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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