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Winlas Family History

Winlas 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: Vilas, Minas, Wiles, Milas, Minhas, Winham, Silas, Islas, Walas

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Where is the Winlas family from?

You can see how Winlas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winlas family name was found in Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Winlas families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Winlas family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Winlas's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Winlas families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Winlas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winlas 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Winlas. 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 1 military records available for the last name Winlas. For the veterans among your Winlas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winlas lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1993, in the United States, Winlas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Winlas in 1987 was 68, and 73 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winlas 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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