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Winchet Family History

Winchet 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: Winchel, Winch, Witcher, Winchell, Kinchen, Tincher, Wince, Wicht

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Where is the Winchet family from?

You can see how Winchet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winchet family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Winchet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Winchet families living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Winchet's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Winchet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winchet 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 Winchet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Winchet. 100% of Winchet men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Winchet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winchet 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Winchet. 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 36 military records available for the last name Winchet. For the veterans among your Winchet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winchet lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Winchet

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