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Wainfeld Family History

Wainfeld 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: Weinfeld, Winfield, Weisfeld, Reinfeld, Seinfeld, Winkel, Winford

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Where is the Wainfeld family from?

You can see how Wainfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wainfeld family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Wainfeld family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wainfeld's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Wainfeld families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Wainfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wainfeld 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Wainfeld. 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 5 military records available for the last name Wainfeld. For the veterans among your Wainfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wainfeld lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1995, in the United States, Wainfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Wainfeld in 1978 was 91, and 64 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wainfeld 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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