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Winskell Family History

Winskell Surname Meaning

see Winskill.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Winskell family from?

You can see how Winskell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winskell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Winskell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Winskell families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Winskell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Winskell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winskell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Winskell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Hotel Manager and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Winskell. 100% of Winskell men worked as a Hotel Manager and 100% of Winskell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Hotel Manager
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Winskell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Winskell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winskell 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Winskell. 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 50 military records available for the last name Winskell. For the veterans among your Winskell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winskell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1977, in the United States, Winskell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Winskell in 1966 was 69, and 81 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winskell 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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