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Winyard Family History

Winyard Surname Meaning

Denoting someone who lived by or worked at a vineyard, this term has its roots in Middle English.

The word originates from vineyerde and vine-yard, which translates to ‘vineyard’.

Its etymology can also be traced back to Old English wīngeard, which was given a partly French form.

Additionally, the term may refer to places named after vineyards, such as Wynyard Hall in Grindon, Durham.

This connection emphasizes the longstanding relationship between people and viticulture in various regions.

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


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Where is the Winyard family from?

You can see how Winyard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winyard family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Winyard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Winyard families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Winyard's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Winyard families in 1891.
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What did your Winyard 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 Winyard. 100% of Winyard men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Winyard 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Office Cleaner
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    5%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 267 military records available for the last name Winyard. For the veterans among your Winyard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winyard lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Winyard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Winyard in 1964 was 81, and 68 in 2003.

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