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Winkenhafer Family History

Winkenhafer 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: Linkenhoker, Winkelbauer, Wickenhauser, Eisenhauer, Ankenbauer

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Where is the Winkenhafer family from?

You can see how Winkenhafer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winkenhafer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Winkenhafer families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Winkenhafer's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Winkenhafer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Winkenhafer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winkenhafer 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Winkenhafer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Winkenhafer. For the veterans among your Winkenhafer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winkenhafer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winkenhafer 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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