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Winshurst Family History

Winshurst 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: Windhorst, Ashurst, Wishart, Bringhurst, Longhurst, Whitehurst

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Where is the Winshurst family from?

You can see how Winshurst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winshurst family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Winshurst families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Winshurst families living in Essex. This was about 46% of all the recorded Winshurst's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Winshurst families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winshurst 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 Winshurst ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Winshurst. 100% of Winshurst 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 194 census records available for the last name Winshurst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winshurst 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Winshurst. 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 10 military records available for the last name Winshurst. For the veterans among your Winshurst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winshurst lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1989, in the United States, Winshurst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Winshurst in 1969 was 74, and 98 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winshurst 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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