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Origins of the Winkworth surname

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Where do most Winkworths live?

In 1921, most Winkworths lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Winkworths

How common is your surname?

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

We have 6,530 records for the Winkworth surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Winkworths most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Winkworth first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Winkworths

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

Common Female occupations for Winkworths in 1921
Dressmaker

41

Laundress

37

Living On Own Means

21

Widow

18

General Servant Domestic

16

Common Male occupations for Winkworths in 1921
Bricklayer

53

Carpenter

48

General Labourer

33

Plasterer

21

Agricultural Labourer

18

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