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Winroot Family History

Winroot 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: Winrow, Winwood, Root, Winford, Winton, Winston, Sinnott, Wilcott

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Where is the Winroot family from?

You can see how Winroot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winroot family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Winroot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Winroot families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Winroot's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Winroot families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winroot 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 39 census records available for the last name Winroot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winroot 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 Winroot. 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 3 military records available for the last name Winroot. For the veterans among your Winroot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winroot lifespan?

Average Winroot life expectancy in 1970 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winroot 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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