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Winther Family History

Winther Surname Meaning

German Danish and Swedish: variant of Winter.

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


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Where is the Winther family from?

You can see how Winther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winther family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Winther families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Winther families living in Manitoba. This was about 56% of all the recorded Winther's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Winther families in 1911.
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What did your Winther ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Winther. 72% of Winther 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Fisherman
    29%

What Winther family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Winther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winther 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Winther. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Winther. For the veterans among your Winther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winther lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Winther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Winther in 1953 was 61, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winther 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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