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Winterson Family History

Winterson Surname Meaning

English: probably an altered form of Winterton by folk association with the word son.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Winterson family from?

You can see how Winterson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winterson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Winterson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Winterson families living in Ontario. This was about 28% of all the recorded Winterson's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Winterson families in 1911.
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What did your Winterson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Winterson. 46% of Winterson men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Winterson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Winterson were Retired and Unpaid Domestic Du.

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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

  • General Labourer
    46%
  • Engineers Fitter
    19%
  • Colliery Hewer
    19%
  • Retired
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    4%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Winterson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winterson 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 413 immigration records available for the last name Winterson. 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 271 military records available for the last name Winterson. For the veterans among your Winterson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winterson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Winterson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Winterson in 1962 was 72, and 80 in 2004.

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