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Winlof Family History

Winlof 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: Winton, Winslow, Willow, Winsor, Wingo, Inlow, Windom, Winrow, Wilf

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Where is the Winlof family from?

You can see how Winlof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winlof family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Winlof family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Winlof's in USA. New York had the highest population of Winlof families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winlof 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 11 census records available for the last name Winlof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winlof 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Winlof. 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 Winlof. For the veterans among your Winlof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winlof lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1994, in the United States, Winlof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Winlof in 1974 was 40, and 85 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winlof 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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