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Wimenitz Family History

Wimenitz 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: Kienitz, Pimenta, Weitz, Wentz, Kemnitz, Benitz, Jimenez, Wintz

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Where is the Wimenitz family from?

You can see how Wimenitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wimenitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wimenitz family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wimenitz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wimenitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wimenitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Wimenitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wimenitz 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Wimenitz. 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 11 military records available for the last name Wimenitz. For the veterans among your Wimenitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wimenitz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1977, in the United States, Wimenitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Wimenitz in 1965 was 89, and 85 in 1977.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wimenitz 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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