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Wincham Family History

Wincham 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: Windham, Winham, Fincham, Winch, Wickham, Witham, Ingham, Bingham

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Where is the Wincham family from?

You can see how Wincham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wincham family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Wincham families living in Dorset. This was about 56% of all the recorded Wincham's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Wincham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wincham 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 105 census records available for the last name Wincham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wincham 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Wincham. 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 8 military records available for the last name Wincham. For the veterans among your Wincham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wincham

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