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Winsett Family History

Winsett Surname Meaning

English (Kent and Surrey): probably a variant of Wimsett.

There is a place called Winsetts in East Yorkshire but it is unlikely to have given rise to the surname.

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


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Where is the Winsett family from?

You can see how Winsett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winsett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Winsett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Winsett families living in Kent. This was about 33% of all the recorded Winsett's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Winsett families in 1891.
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What did your Winsett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Winsett. 100% of Winsett men worked as a Farm Labourer and 100% of Winsett 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Winsett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winsett 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Winsett. 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 Winsett. For the veterans among your Winsett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winsett lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Winsett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Winsett in 1947 was 75, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winsett 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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