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Winkelmaier Family History

Winkelmaier 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, Winkelmann, Winkeler, Wiedmaier, Winkelman, Winkler

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Where is the Winkelmaier family from?

You can see how Winkelmaier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winkelmaier family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Winkelmaier families living in Minnesota. This was about 55% of all the recorded Winkelmaier's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Winkelmaier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winkelmaier 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 39 census records available for the last name Winkelmaier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winkelmaier 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 Winkelmaier. 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 95 military records available for the last name Winkelmaier. For the veterans among your Winkelmaier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winkelmaier lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Winkelmaier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Winkelmaier in 1972 was 59, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Winkelmaier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winkelmaier 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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