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Winlay Family History

Winlay 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: Finlay, Wilby, Willey, Winkley, Finley, Winham, Wigley, Wiley

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Where is the Winlay family from?

You can see how Winlay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winlay family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Winlay families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Winlay families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Winlay's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Winlay families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winlay 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 109 census records available for the last name Winlay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winlay 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Winlay. 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 Winlay. For the veterans among your Winlay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winlay 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Winlay

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