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Winslet Family History

Winslet Surname Meaning

Apparently a late variant of Winslade. Compare James Winslett 1746 Wm Winslade 1796 in IGI (Farnham Surrey); Samuel Winslade 1774 John Winslet 1785 in IGI (Richmond Surrey).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Winslet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winslet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Winslet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Winslet families living in Surrey. This was about 34% of all the recorded Winslet's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Winslet families in 1891.
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What did your Winslet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Winslet. 91% of Winslet 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
    91%
  • Office Cleaner
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Winslet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winslet 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Winslet. 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 114 military records available for the last name Winslet. For the veterans among your Winslet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winslet lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2003, in the United States, Winslet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Winslet in 1987 was 92, and 61 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winslet 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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