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Origins of the Winbow surname

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About the Winbows

We have a total number of 463 records for people with the last name Winbow.

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Where do most Winbows live?

In 1921, most Winbows lived in West Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Winbows

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 441 records for the Winbow surname. The oldest one dates back to 1897.

Who were Winbows most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Winbows.

What are the most common Winbow first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Winbow family members

Common jobs for Winbows

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Winbows in 1921
None

4

Dressmaker

3

Agricultural Labourers Wife

2

Cordwainer

2

Servant

2

Common Male occupations for Winbows in 1921
Plasterer

16

Carpenter

7

Agricultural Labourer

5

Cordwainer

5

Mason

4

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