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Winebrenner Family History

Winebrenner Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Weinbrenner.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Winebrenner family from?

You can see how Winebrenner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winebrenner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Winebrenner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Winebrenner families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Winebrenner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Winebrenner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winebrenner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Winebrenner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Winebrenner. 26% of Winebrenner men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Winebrenner women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Winebrenner were Farming and Housework.

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Housework
    12%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Winebrenner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winebrenner 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Winebrenner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Winebrenner. For the veterans among your Winebrenner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winebrenner lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Winebrenner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Winebrenner in 1945 was 25, and 76 in 2004.

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