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Winkles Name Meaning

English: variant of Winkle . Americanized form of German Winkels .

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


Similar surnames: Winkley, Winkle, Hinkle, Minkley, Wikle, Nickles, Tinkler, Binkley

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Where is the Winkles family from?

You can see how Winkles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winkles family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Winkles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Winkles families living in Manitoba. This was about 56% of all the recorded Winkles's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Winkles families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winkles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Winkles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Winkles. 33% of Winkles men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Winkles women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Winkles were Carpenter and New Worker. .

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • New Worker
    12%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Winkles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winkles 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 341 immigration records available for the last name Winkles. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Winkles. For the veterans among your Winkles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winkles lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Winkles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Winkles in 1959 was 51, and 76 in 2004.

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