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Wienholz Family History

Wienholz 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: Kienholz, Windholz, Wenhold, Denholm, Sponholz, Rebholz, Eichholz

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Where is the Wienholz family from?

You can see how Wienholz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wienholz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wienholz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Wienholz families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wienholz's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Wienholz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wienholz 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 Wienholz ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Plumber
    100%

What Wienholz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Wienholz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wienholz 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Wienholz. 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 98 military records available for the last name Wienholz. For the veterans among your Wienholz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wienholz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Wienholz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wienholz in 1965 was 81, and 81 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wienholz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wienholz 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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