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Winistorfer Family History

Winistorfer 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: Christoffer, Christopher, Winter, Storer, Winston, Finster

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Where is the Winistorfer family from?

You can see how Winistorfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winistorfer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Winistorfer family living in North Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Winistorfer's in USA. North Dakota and 1 other state had the highest population of Winistorfer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winistorfer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Winistorfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winistorfer 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Winistorfer. 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 39 military records available for the last name Winistorfer. For the veterans among your Winistorfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winistorfer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Winistorfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Winistorfer in 1964 was 68, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winistorfer 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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