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Winkeler Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Winkler .

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


Similar surnames: Winkler, Wieseler, Wingler, Finkler, Winkel, Winckler, Winer, Tinkler

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Where is the Winkeler family from?

You can see how Winkeler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winkeler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Winkeler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Winkeler families living in Illinois. This was about 39% of all the recorded Winkeler's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Winkeler families in 1880.
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What did your Winkeler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Winkeler. 46% of Winkeler men worked as a Farm Laborer and 43% of Winkeler women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Winkeler were Plumber and Servant. .

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    46%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Plumber
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Housework
    29%
  • Servant
    29%
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What Winkeler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 611 census records available for the last name Winkeler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winkeler 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Winkeler. 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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Draft Cards

There are 207 military records available for the last name Winkeler. For the veterans among your Winkeler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winkeler lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Winkeler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Winkeler in 1951 was 27, and 81 in 2004.

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