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Winby Family History

Winby 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: Wilby, Wisby, Winey, Winch, Wing, Wind, Winge, Kilby, Whitby, Gunby

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Where is the Winby family from?

You can see how Winby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Winby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Winby families living in Sussex. This was about 33% of all the recorded Winby's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Winby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winby 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 Winby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Winby. 84% of Winby 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    17%

What Winby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 674 census records available for the last name Winby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winby 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 290 immigration records available for the last name Winby. 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 50 military records available for the last name Winby. For the veterans among your Winby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winby lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Winby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Winby in 1971 was 75, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Winby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winby 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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