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Winslo Family History

Winslo 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, Winston, Windle, Wintle, Kinslow, Winsor, Winkle, Winski

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Where is the Winslo family from?

You can see how Winslo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winslo family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Winslo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Winslo family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Winslo's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Winslo families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winslo 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 Winslo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Winslo. 100% of Winslo men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Winslo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Winslo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winslo 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Winslo. 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 11 military records available for the last name Winslo. For the veterans among your Winslo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winslo lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2000, in the United States, Winslo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Winslo in 1988 was 24, and 81 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Winslo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winslo 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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