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Wilnslow Family History

Wilnslow 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: Winslow, Kinslow, Willow, Winston, Winsor, Anslow, Wilson, Gillow

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Where is the Wilnslow family from?

You can see how Wilnslow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilnslow family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Wilnslow family living in Nebraska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wilnslow's in USA. Nebraska and 1 other state had the highest population of Wilnslow families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Wilnslow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilnslow 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 Wilnslow. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Wilnslow. For the veterans among your Wilnslow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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