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Winkiel Family History

Winkiel 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: Winkel, Winfield, Winkler, Winkley, Finkel, Winker, Winkfield, Wilkie

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Where is the Winkiel family from?

You can see how Winkiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winkiel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Winkiel families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Winkiel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Winkiel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winkiel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Winkiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winkiel 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Winkiel. 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 9 military records available for the last name Winkiel. For the veterans among your Winkiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winkiel lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Winkiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Winkiel in 1978 was 83, and 99 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Winkiel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winkiel 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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