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Winemiller Family History

Winemiller Surname Meaning

Americanized form (translation into English) of South German Weinmüller: occupational name for someone who operated a grape press.

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


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Where is the Winemiller family from?

You can see how Winemiller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winemiller family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Winemiller families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Winemiller families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 36% of all the recorded Winemiller's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Winemiller families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winemiller 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 Winemiller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Winemiller. 29% of Winemiller men worked as a Farmer and 21% of Winemiller women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Winemiller were Farm Laborer and Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    21%
  • Seamstress
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Saleslady
    13%

What Winemiller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Winemiller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winemiller 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Winemiller. 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 989 military records available for the last name Winemiller. For the veterans among your Winemiller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winemiller lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Winemiller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Winemiller in 1943 was 45, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winemiller 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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