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Winchenbach Family History

Winchenbach Name Meaning

German: probably a habitational name from a place called Wünschenbach in eastern Germany.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Reichenbach, Luckenbach, Fischbach, Erpenbach, Rickenbach, Achenbach

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Where is the Winchenbach family from?

You can see how Winchenbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winchenbach family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Winchenbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Winchenbach families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Winchenbach's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Winchenbach families in 1840.
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What did your Winchenbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Winchenbach. 47% of Winchenbach men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Winchenbach women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Winchenbach were Farmer and Housewife. .

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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
    47%
  • Fisherman
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    43%
  • Secretary
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Winchenbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winchenbach 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Winchenbach. 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 671 military records available for the last name Winchenbach. For the veterans among your Winchenbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winchenbach lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Winchenbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Winchenbach in 1962 was 81, and 83 in 2004.

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