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Winnill Family History

Winnill 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: Winnick, Tinnell, Wignall, Windell, Winnie, Winning, Finnell, Pinnell

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Where is the Winnill family from?

You can see how Winnill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winnill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Winnill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Winnill families living in Surrey. This was about 70% of all the recorded Winnill's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Winnill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winnill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Winnill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winnill 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Winnill. 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 16 military records available for the last name Winnill. For the veterans among your Winnill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winnill lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1985, in the United States, Winnill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Winnill in 1971 was 95, and 84 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winnill 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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