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Winebaugh Family History

Winebaugh 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: Linebaugh, Hinebaugh, Firebaugh, Himebaugh, Stinebaugh, Sirbaugh

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Where is the Winebaugh family from?

You can see how Winebaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winebaugh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Winebaugh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Winebaugh family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Winebaugh's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Winebaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winebaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Winebaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Winebaugh. 34% of Winebaugh men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Winebaugh women worked as a Clerk Proprietor.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Farming
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk Proprietor
    100%

What Winebaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Winebaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winebaugh 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Winebaugh. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Winebaugh. For the veterans among your Winebaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winebaugh lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Winebaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Winebaugh in 1979 was 62, and 92 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winebaugh 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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