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Wintenburg Family History

Wintenburg 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: Wittenburg, Winterburn, Winterberg, Wittenberg, Whittenburg

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Where is the Wintenburg family from?

You can see how Wintenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wintenburg family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wintenburg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Wintenburg family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Wintenburg's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Wintenburg families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wintenburg 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 91 census records available for the last name Wintenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wintenburg 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Wintenburg. 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 10 military records available for the last name Wintenburg. For the veterans among your Wintenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wintenburg lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Wintenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Wintenburg in 1970 was 71, and 78 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wintenburg 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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