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Winkleblack Family History

Winkleblack Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Winkelblech: metonymic occupational name for a tinsmith living at a corner or on a narrow pointed lot.

It originates from Middle High German winkel ‘corner angle’ + blech ‘tin sheet (of metal)’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Winkleblack family from?

You can see how Winkleblack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winkleblack family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Winkleblack families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Winkleblack family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Winkleblack's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Winkleblack families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winkleblack 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 Winkleblack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Winkleblack. 27% of Winkleblack 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
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Hand
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Winkleblack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winkleblack 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Winkleblack. 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 183 military records available for the last name Winkleblack. For the veterans among your Winkleblack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winkleblack lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Winkleblack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Winkleblack in 1962 was 70, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winkleblack 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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