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Winrow Family History

Winrow Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): probably a variant of Whinery or perhaps from an unidentified alternative placename.

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


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Where is the Winrow family from?

You can see how Winrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winrow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Winrow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 371 Winrow families living in Lancashire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Winrow's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Winrow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winrow 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 Winrow 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 Winrow. 24% of Winrow men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Winrow women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Winrow were Coal Hewer ( Heavy Worker ) and Household Duties.

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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
    24%
  • Builders Labourer
    20%
  • Electrician
    10%
  • Coal Hewer ( Heavy Worker )
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    3%
  • Household Duties
    3%

What Winrow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Winrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winrow 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 Winrow. 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 771 military records available for the last name Winrow. For the veterans among your Winrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winrow lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Winrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Winrow in 1949 was 41, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winrow 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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