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Wincel Family History

Wincel 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: Winkel, Wince, Wincek, Wencel, Winchel, Winter, Winch, Winder, Winge

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Where is the Wincel family from?

You can see how Wincel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wincel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wincel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Wincel families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Wincel's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Wincel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wincel 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 222 census records available for the last name Wincel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wincel 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Wincel. 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 47 military records available for the last name Wincel. For the veterans among your Wincel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wincel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Wincel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wincel in 1964 was 79, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wincel 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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