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Winsby Family History

Winsby 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: Wisby, Wilby, Kinsey, Minsky, Risby, Lisby, Linsky, Winsor, Winney

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Where is the Winsby family from?

You can see how Winsby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winsby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Winsby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Winsby families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Winsby's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Winsby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winsby 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 Winsby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Winsby. 100% of Winsby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Winsby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winsby 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Winsby. 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 378 military records available for the last name Winsby. For the veterans among your Winsby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winsby lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Winsby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Winsby in 1964 was 69, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winsby 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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