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Rosenwinkel Name Meaning

German: probably a topographic name for someone who lived in a secluded place (Middle High German winkel ‘nook corner’) where roses grew.

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


Similar surnames: Winkel, Rosentreter, Rosenwasser, Rosenstiel, Rosenbauer, Rosengarten

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Where is the Rosenwinkel family from?

You can see how Rosenwinkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosenwinkel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rosenwinkel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Rosenwinkel families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rosenwinkel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rosenwinkel families in 1880.
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What did your Rosenwinkel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rosenwinkel. 43% of Rosenwinkel men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Machinist
    29%
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Census Records

There are 607 census records available for the last name Rosenwinkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosenwinkel 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Rosenwinkel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 197 military records available for the last name Rosenwinkel. For the veterans among your Rosenwinkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosenwinkel lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Rosenwinkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rosenwinkel in 1955 was 69, and 77 in 2004.

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