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Winkelhausen Family History

Winkelhausen 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: Winkelbauer, Wickenhauser, Winkelmann, Wellhausen, Wiebelhaus

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Where is the Winkelhausen family from?

You can see how Winkelhausen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winkelhausen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Winkelhausen families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Winkelhausen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Winkelhausen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winkelhausen 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 38 census records available for the last name Winkelhausen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winkelhausen 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Winkelhausen. 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 153 military records available for the last name Winkelhausen. For the veterans among your Winkelhausen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winkelhausen lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1989, in the United States, Winkelhausen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Winkelhausen in 1975 was 77, and 96 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Winkelhausen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winkelhausen 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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