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Winzenried Family History

Winzenried Name Meaning

Swiss German: probably a habitational name from a place now lost or from Wenzenried in Bavaria.

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


Similar surnames: Willenbrink, Weinberger, Winzer, Winzeler, Winterfeld, Winger

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Where is the Winzenried family from?

You can see how Winzenried families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winzenried family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Winzenried families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Winzenried families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Winzenried's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Winzenried families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winzenried surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Winzenried ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Winzenried. 40% of Winzenried men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Winzenried women worked as a New Worker. .

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Farming
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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What Winzenried family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 918 census records available for the last name Winzenried. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winzenried 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Winzenried. 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 226 military records available for the last name Winzenried. For the veterans among your Winzenried ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winzenried lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Winzenried life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Winzenried in 1964 was 86, and 49 in 2004.

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