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Winslar Family History

Winslar Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Winkler, Winegar, Winslow, Wissler, Winsor, Wiesler, Kinsler, Wisler

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Where is the Winslar family from?

You can see how Winslar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winslar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Winslar families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Winslar families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Winslar's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Winslar families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Winslar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winslar census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Winslar. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Winslar. For the veterans among your Winslar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winslar lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Winslar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Winslar in 1964 was 83, and 77 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winslar ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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