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Wincott Family History

Wincott Surname Meaning

from Wilmcote in Aston Cantlow (Warwicks) which is recorded as Wilmundecot in 1274 and Wynnecote in 1295 or from Wilnecote in Tamworth (Warwicks Staffs from 1965) which is recorded as Wilmundecote in 1086 and Wincote in 1656.

The place-names derive from the Old English personal name Wilmund + Old English cot ‘cottage hut shelter’.

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


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You can see how Wincott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wincott family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Wincott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Wincott families living in Manitoba. This was about 38% of all the recorded Wincott's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Wincott families in 1911.
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What did your Wincott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wincott. 36% of Wincott men worked as a Bricklayer and 85% of Wincott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wincott were Taxi Driver and Office Cleaner.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    36%
  • Builders Labourer
    22%
  • Postman Driver
    15%
  • Taxi Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • House Wife
    3%
  • Office Cleaner
    2%

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Passenger Lists

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Draft Cards

There are 303 military records available for the last name Wincott. For the veterans among your Wincott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wincott lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Wincott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wincott in 1965 was 81, and 94 in 2001.

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