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Origins of the Winpenny surname

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About the Winpennys

We have a total number of 2163 records for people with the last name Winpenny.

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Where do most Winpennys live?

In 1921, most Winpennys lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Winpennys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 1,940 records for the Winpenny surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.

Who were Winpennys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Winpenny first names?

  • John
  • Joseph
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Winpennys

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

Common Female occupations for Winpennys in 1921
Dressmaker

11

Woollen Weaver

9

Cloth Weaver

7

Living On Own Means

7

Rag Sorter

6

Common Male occupations for Winpennys in 1921
Coal Miner

19

Tailor

12

Woollen Weaver

12

Grocer

7

Woollen Spinner

7

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