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Winmeyer Family History

Winmeyer 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: Widmeyer, Wiedmeyer, Wittmeyer, Tiemeyer, Winzeler, Niemeyer

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Where is the Winmeyer family from?

You can see how Winmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winmeyer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Winmeyer families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Winmeyer's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Winmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winmeyer 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 27 census records available for the last name Winmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winmeyer 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Winmeyer. 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 4 military records available for the last name Winmeyer. For the veterans among your Winmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winmeyer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1979, in the United States, Winmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Winmeyer in 1968 was 62, and 80 in 1979.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Winmeyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winmeyer 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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