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Winsper Family History

Winsper Surname Meaning

see Winspear.

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


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Where is the Winsper family from?

You can see how Winsper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winsper family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Winsper families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 80 Winsper families living in Staffordshire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Winsper's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Winsper families in 1891.
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What did your Winsper 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 Winsper. 50% of Winsper men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Winsper women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Winsper were Pipe Fitter and Capstan Lathe Hand.

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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
    50%
  • Pipe Fitter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    6%
  • Amusement Caterer
    4%
  • Capstan Lathe Hand
    4%

What Winsper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Winsper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winsper 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Winsper. 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 211 military records available for the last name Winsper. For the veterans among your Winsper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winsper lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Winsper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Winsper in 1971 was 85, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winsper 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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