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Winnefeld Family History

Winnefeld 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: Winterfeld, Winfield, Wiesenfeld, Binsfeld, Sonnenfeld, Weinfeld

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Where is the Winnefeld family from?

You can see how Winnefeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winnefeld family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Winnefeld families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Winnefeld family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Winnefeld's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Winnefeld families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winnefeld 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 Winnefeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Winnefeld. 100% of Winnefeld 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 Winnefeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Winnefeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winnefeld 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Winnefeld. 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 133 military records available for the last name Winnefeld. For the veterans among your Winnefeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winnefeld lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Winnefeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Winnefeld in 1966 was 59, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winnefeld 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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