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Winterfelt Family History

Winterfelt 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: Winterfeld, Winterfeldt, Lingerfelt, Winterberg, Westervelt

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Where is the Winterfelt family from?

You can see how Winterfelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winterfelt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Winterfelt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Winterfelt families living in Kansas. This was about 55% of all the recorded Winterfelt's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Winterfelt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winterfelt 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 105 census records available for the last name Winterfelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winterfelt 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Winterfelt. 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 13 military records available for the last name Winterfelt. For the veterans among your Winterfelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winterfelt lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Winterfelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Winterfelt in 1968 was 85, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winterfelt 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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