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Origins of the Winward surname

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About the Winwards

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Where do most Winwards live?

In 1921, most Winwards lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Winwards

How common is your surname?

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

We have 3,230 records for the Winward surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Winwards most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Winward first names?

  • William
  • Thomas
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Winwards

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

Common Female occupations for Winwards in 1921
Cotton Weaver

32

Silk Weaver

14

Dressmaker

8

Cotton Winder

7

Living On Own Means

7

Common Male occupations for Winwards in 1921
Coal Miner

38

Cotton Spinner

26

Farmer

21

Coal Miner Hewer

12

Cotton Piecer

12

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