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Winther Name Meaning

German Danish and Swedish: variant of Winter .

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


Similar surnames: Winter, Ginther, Witmer, Winer, Winzer, Witwer, Wynter, Kinter

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Where is the Winther family from?

You can see how Winther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winther family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Winther families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Winther families living in Illinois. This was about 18% of all the recorded Winther's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Winther families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winther surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Winther ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Winther. 29% of Winther men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Winther women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Winther were Truck Driver and Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    28%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Winther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winther 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Winther. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Winther. For the veterans among your Winther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winther lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Winther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Winther in 1953 was 61, and 74 in 2004.

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