| ![Show Contents]() Winwick History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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England
Early Origins of the Winwick familyThe surname Winwick was first found in Sussex where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. After the Battle of Hastings in 1066, William, Duke of Normandy, having prevailed over King Harold, granted most of Britain to his many victorious Barons. It was not uncommon to find a Baron, or a Bishop, with 60 or more Lordships scattered throughout the country. These he gave to his sons, nephews and other junior lines of his family and they became known as under-tenants. They adopted the Norman system of surnames which identified the under-tenant with his holdings so as to distinguish him from the senior stem of the family. After many rebellious wars between his Barons, Duke William, commissioned a census of all England to determine in 1086, settling once and for all, who held which land. He called the census the Domesday Book, 1 indicating that those holders registered would hold the land until the end of time. Hence, conjecturally, the surname is descended from the tenant of the lands of Wannock, held by William, a Norman noble, from the Count of Mortain, who was recorded in the Domesday Book census of 1086. Early History of the Winwick familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Winwick research. Another 63 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1140, 1296 and 1332 are included under the topic Early Winwick History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Winwick Spelling VariationsA multitude of spelling variations characterize Norman surnames. Many variations occurred because Old and Middle English lacked any definite spelling rules. The introduction of Norman French to England also had a pronounced effect, as did the court languages of Latin and French. Therefore, one person was often referred to by several different spellings in a single lifetime. The various spellings include Wannock, Wannick, Wanwick, Wanwock, Wonnick, Wonnock, Onewick, Onewock, Wammock, Wammick, Wennock, Wennick, Wenwick, Winnock, Winnwick and many more. Early Notables of the Winwick familyMore information is included under the topic Early Winwick Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Winwick migration to Australia | + |
Winwick Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Agnes Winwick, aged 19, who arrived in South Australia in 1852 aboard the ship "Charlotte Jane" 2
- Maria Winwick, aged 24, a servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1852 aboard the ship "Charlotte Jane" 2
- Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin, Eds., Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8)
- South Australian Register Tuesday 3 February 1852. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) CHARLOTTE JANE 1852. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/charlottejane1852.shtml
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