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Winfiel Family History

Winfiel 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: Winfield, Winkel, Infield, Winkfield, Winnie, Winfrey, Wigfield

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Where is the Winfiel family from?

You can see how Winfiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winfiel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Winfiel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Winfiel families living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Winfiel's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Winfiel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Winfiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winfiel 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Winfiel. 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 30 military records available for the last name Winfiel. For the veterans among your Winfiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winfiel lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1998, in the United States, Winfiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Winfiel in 1977 was 65, and 92 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winfiel 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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