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Winnett Family History

Winnett Surname Meaning

English (Worcestershire and Warwickshire): perhaps from an unrecorded Middle English personal name Winet

a possible pet form of Old English Wine (see Winn).

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


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Where is the Winnett family from?

You can see how Winnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winnett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Winnett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 91 Winnett families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Winnett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Winnett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winnett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Winnett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Winnett. 18% of Winnett men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Winnett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Winnett were Bricklayer and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    18%
  • Gardener
    12%
  • Colliery Hewer
    12%
  • Bricklayer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Winnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winnett 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Winnett. 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 Winnett. For the veterans among your Winnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winnett lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Winnett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Winnett in 1948 was 51, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winnett 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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