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Winnell Family History

Winnell Surname Meaning

see Winnall.

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


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Where is the Winnell family from?

You can see how Winnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winnell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Winnell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 10 Winnell families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Winnell's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Winnell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winnell 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 Winnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Wood Machinist and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Winnell. 100% of Winnell men worked as a Wood Machinist and 55% of Winnell 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Wood Machinist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    55%
  • Retired
    15%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%
  • Spoon fork Buffer Heavy Worker
    10%

What Winnell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Winnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winnell 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Winnell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 179 military records available for the last name Winnell. For the veterans among your Winnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winnell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Winnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Winnell in 1965 was 88, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Winnell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winnell 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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