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Winkert Family History

Winkert 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: Pinkert, Winker, Wingert, Wikert, Wickert, Winter, Winkel, Winder

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Where is the Winkert family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winkert 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 Winkert ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Winkert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winkert 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Winkert. 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 61 military records available for the last name Winkert. For the veterans among your Winkert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winkert lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Winkert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Winkert in 1964 was 76, and 38 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winkert 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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