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Winhler Family History

Winhler 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: Winkler, Windler, Wingler, Winter, Winder, Singler, Windle, Winkley

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Where is the Winhler family from?

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

There are 105 census records available for the last name Winhler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winhler 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Winhler. 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 52 military records available for the last name Winhler. For the veterans among your Winhler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winhler 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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