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Winberger Family History

Winberger Name 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: Weinberger, Wilberger, Leinberger, Winberg, Weisberger, Milberger

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Where is the Winberger family from?

You can see how Winberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Winberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Winberger families living in Iowa. This was about 38% of all the recorded Winberger's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Winberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Winberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Winberger. 60% of Winberger men worked as a Salesman. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 428 census records available for the last name Winberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winberger 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Winberger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 70 military records available for the last name Winberger. For the veterans among your Winberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winberger lifespan?

Average Winberger life expectancy in 1965 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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