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Winott Family History

Winott 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: Minott, Nott, Sinnott, Minett, Wilcott, Witt, Arnott, Wint, Winant

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Where is the Winott family from?

You can see how Winott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winott family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Winott families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Winott families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Winott's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Winott families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winott 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 125 census records available for the last name Winott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winott 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Winott. 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 1 military records available for the last name Winott. For the veterans among your Winott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winott lifespan?

Average Winott life expectancy in 2000 was 23 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winott 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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