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Winterhalter Family History

Winterhalter Surname Meaning

South German: topographic name for someone who dwelt on a north-facing slope from Middle High German winterhalde ‘winter slope’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Winterhalter family from?

You can see how Winterhalter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winterhalter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Winterhalter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Winterhalter families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Winterhalter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Winterhalter families in 1891.
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What did your Winterhalter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Winterhalter. 75% of Winterhalter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    25%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Winterhalter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winterhalter 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 807 immigration records available for the last name Winterhalter. 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 Winterhalter. For the veterans among your Winterhalter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winterhalter lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Winterhalter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Winterhalter in 1954 was 73, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winterhalter 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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