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Winkison Family History

Winkison 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: Wilkison, Kinnison, Hinkson, Wickson, Gilkison, Willison, Dickison

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Where is the Winkison family from?

You can see how Winkison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winkison family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Winkison family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Winkison's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Winkison families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Winkison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winkison 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 Winkison. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Winkison. For the veterans among your Winkison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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