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Wynistorf Family History

Wynistorf 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: Nestor, Whiston, Winston, Peniston, Christoff, Kristoff, Keniston

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Where is the Wynistorf family from?

You can see how Wynistorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wynistorf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wynistorf family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Wynistorf's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Wynistorf families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wynistorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wynistorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wynistorf. 50% of Wynistorf men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Wynistorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Wynistorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wynistorf 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Wynistorf. 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 13 military records available for the last name Wynistorf. For the veterans among your Wynistorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wynistorf lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Wynistorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wynistorf in 1968 was 72, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wynistorf 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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