Origins of the Winnington surname

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    In 1921, most Winningtons lived in north-west

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    Common jobs for Winningtons

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    Commmon female occupations for Winningtons in 1921

    Tailor

    6

    Dress Maker

    5

    Dressmaker

    4

    General Servant Domestic

    4

    Servant

    4

    Commmon male occupations for Winningtons in 1921

    Bricklayer

    18

    Farmer

    9

    Alkali Labourer

    6

    Husbandman

    6

    Shoemaker

    6

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