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Winfelder Family History

Winfelder 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: Winzeler, Dingfelder, Winkeler, Winfield, Winder, Winkler, Wieler

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Where is the Winfelder family from?

You can see how Winfelder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winfelder family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Winfelder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Winfelder family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Winfelder's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Winfelder families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Winfelder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winfelder 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Winfelder. 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 32 military records available for the last name Winfelder. For the veterans among your Winfelder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winfelder lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1990, in the United States, Winfelder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Winfelder in 1958 was 45, and 90 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winfelder 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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