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Winhoven Family History

Winhoven 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: Winton, Wingrove, Einhorn, Westhoven, Wintjen, Winden, Foxhoven

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Where is the Winhoven family from?

You can see how Winhoven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winhoven family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Winhoven families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Winhoven families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Winhoven's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Winhoven families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winhoven 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 Winhoven ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Winhoven. 50% of Winhoven men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Winhoven family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Winhoven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winhoven 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Winhoven. 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 74 military records available for the last name Winhoven. For the veterans among your Winhoven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winhoven lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Winhoven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Winhoven in 1962 was 54, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Winhoven

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winhoven 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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