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Winter Family History
Winter Genealogy & Family TreeWinter is an English name from Gloucestershire, England, where the family held a seat. It comes from the Old English wintar which means "wet season" and referred to someone born during this time of year. The earliest known ancestor--William Winter--was recorded in 1185. Roots for this name can be found in Germany, Norway, and Denmark. The family motto is Confido which means "I trust."
Other spellings include "Wynter" and "Winters." Notable people with the surname include American actress Ariel Winter (Modern Family, Speed Racer, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang), American musician Johnny Winter, and American writer, director, and actor Alex Winter (Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey). The first Winter to come to America was John Winter in Maine in 1616.
Winter Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Agnes Winter -- --, 1410 December 0, 1434 Essex
- Mary Winter -- --, 1710 November 19, 1769
- Gilbert. Emmett. Winter -- --, 1881 December 0, 1964 Mississippi
- William Edwin Winter -- --, 1862 May 21, 1928 Illinois
- Benjamin Traugot Winter -- --, 1892 April 3, 1956 Missouri
Winter Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Lena Christina Winter -- --, 1838 September 13, 1913
- Henry Winter -- --, 1898 May 10, 1974
- Rebecca Winter -- --, 1847 December 0, 1934 Nova Scotia
- Jack Winter -- --, 1910 May 18, 1988 Yorks
- William Clyde Winter -- --, 1901 February 0, 1975 West Virginia
