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Winall Family History

Winall Name 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: Wignall, Wall, Winkel, Will, Vinal, Tindall, Windle, Wivell, Wintle

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Where is the Winall family from?

You can see how Winall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Winall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Winall families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Winall's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Winall families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winall 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 Winall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Winall. 50% of Winall men worked as a Clerk. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Winall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winall 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Winall. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 138 military records available for the last name Winall. For the veterans among your Winall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winall lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Winall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Winall in 1962 was 74, and 80 in 2002.

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