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Winclair Family History

Winclair 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: Sinclair, Gisclair, Winkler, Kincaid, Winegar, Leclair, Boisclair

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Where is the Winclair family from?

You can see how Winclair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winclair family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Winclair family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Winclair's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Winclair families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winclair surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Winclair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winclair 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Winclair. 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 3 military records available for the last name Winclair. For the veterans among your Winclair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winclair lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1996, in the United States, Winclair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Winclair in 1990 was 86, and 82 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winclair 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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