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Origins of the Wintour surname

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Where do most Wintours live?

In 1921, most Wintours lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Wintours

How common is your surname?

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We have 926 records for the Wintour surname. The oldest one dates back to 1717.

Who were Wintours most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Wintour first names?

  • William
  • Robert
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Wintours

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

Common Female occupations for Wintours in 1921
Living On Own Means

9

Private Means

5

Cotton Winder

3

Teacher Of Music

3

Farmers Daughter

2

Common Male occupations for Wintours in 1921
House Painter

19

Farmer

16

Painter

13

Butcher

7

Farmer's Son

6

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