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Winkeljohn Family History

Winkeljohn Surname 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: Winkelmann, Winkelman, Winkel, Winterton, Pinkerton, Pinkelman

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Where is the Winkeljohn family from?

You can see how Winkeljohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winkeljohn family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Winkeljohn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Winkeljohn families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Winkeljohn's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Winkeljohn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winkeljohn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Winkeljohn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Winkeljohn. 37% of Winkeljohn men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Winkeljohn women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Winkeljohn were Manager and Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    37%
  • Clerk
    28%
  • Accountant
    19%
  • Manager
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Winkeljohn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Winkeljohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winkeljohn 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Winkeljohn. 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 26 military records available for the last name Winkeljohn. For the veterans among your Winkeljohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winkeljohn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Winkeljohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Winkeljohn in 1963 was 79, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winkeljohn ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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