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Winkelried Family History

Winkelried 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: Winzenried, Winkeler, Winkel, Winkler, Winkley, Winterfeld, Winker

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Where is the Winkelried family from?

You can see how Winkelried families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winkelried family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Winkelried family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Winkelried's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Winkelried families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winkelried 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 Winkelried ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Winkelried. 100% of Winkelried men worked as a Driver.

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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

  • Driver
    100%

What Winkelried family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Winkelried. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winkelried 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Winkelried. 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 28 military records available for the last name Winkelried. For the veterans among your Winkelried ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winkelried lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Winkelried life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Winkelried in 1963 was 77, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Winkelried

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winkelried 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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