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Winnot Family History

Winnot 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: Winton, Sinnott, Wint, Winsor, Winney, Winant, Winne, Minot, Pinnow

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Where is the Winnot family from?

You can see how Winnot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winnot family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 7 Winnot families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Winnot's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Winnot families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winnot 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 30 census records available for the last name Winnot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winnot 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 Winnot. 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 2 military records available for the last name Winnot. For the veterans among your Winnot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winnot 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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