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Winhofer Family History

Winhofer 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: Ringhofer, Winter, Winder, Winkler, Winger, Hofer, Winker, Kelnhofer

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Where is the Winhofer family from?

You can see how Winhofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winhofer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Winhofer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Winhofer families living in Ohio. This was about 71% of all the recorded Winhofer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Winhofer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winhofer 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 Winhofer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Winhofer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Winhofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winhofer 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Winhofer. 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 58 military records available for the last name Winhofer. For the veterans among your Winhofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winhofer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Winhofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Winhofer in 1965 was 89, and 92 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Winhofer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winhofer 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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