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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
- Niels Nielsen Winter -- --, 1675 December 0, 1735
- Sol Charles Israel Winter -- --, 1909 January 15, 1989
- Sarah Winter -- --, 1530 December 0, 1602
- Jenkin Winter -- --, 1245 December 0, 1310
- Roger Winter -- --, 1300 December 0, 1325
Winter Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Anna Margareta Winter -- --, 1517 November 30, 1578 Baden-Württemberg
- Agnes Anne Winter -- --, 1522 June 16, 1574
- George Winter -- --, 1593 February 15, 1638
- Matthis Winter -- --, 1568 December 0, 1621
- Elias Winter -- --, 1815 January 4, 1892 Pennsylvania
- Peyton Williams /Manning/
- David Howell /Petraeus/
- Nicholas /Cage/
- Virginia Katherine "Ginger" /McMath "Rogers"/
- Ashley Tyler /Ciminella "Judd"/
- Richard William "Wil" /Wheaton/ III
- John D /Spottiswood/
- Courtney Michelle /Harrison "Love"/
- Katharine Houghton /Hepburn/
- Jacqueline Lee "Jackie" /Bouvier "Kennedy"/
