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Winfred Family History

Winfred 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: Winfrey, Winfree, Winfield, Winford, Manfred, Kindred, Winsted

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Where is the Winfred family from?

You can see how Winfred families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winfred family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Winfred families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Winfred families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Winfred's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Winfred families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winfred 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 Winfred ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Winfred. 36% of Winfred men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Winfred women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Winfred were Farm Labor and Housekeeping.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    33%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Farm Labor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    25%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Housekeeping
    10%

What Winfred family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Winfred. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winfred 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Winfred. 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 290 military records available for the last name Winfred. For the veterans among your Winfred ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winfred lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Winfred life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Winfred in 1963 was 72, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winfred 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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