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Wincop Family History

Wincop 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: Winch, Winton, Wince, Rincon, Winsor, Kintop, Cinco, Wincek, Wingo

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Where is the Wincop family from?

You can see how Wincop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wincop family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Wincop families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Wincop families living in Norfolk. This was about 89% of all the recorded Wincop's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Wincop families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wincop 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 114 census records available for the last name Wincop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wincop 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Wincop. 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 4 military records available for the last name Wincop. For the veterans among your Wincop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wincop lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Wincop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wincop in 1975 was 71, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wincop 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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