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Winkleman Family History

Winkleman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Winkelmann.

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


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Where is the Winkleman family from?

You can see how Winkleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winkleman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Winkleman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Winkleman families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Winkleman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Winkleman families in 1911.
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What did your Winkleman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Winkleman. 23% of Winkleman men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Winkleman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Winkleman were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Waitress
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Winkleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winkleman 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 590 immigration records available for the last name Winkleman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Winkleman. For the veterans among your Winkleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winkleman lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Winkleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Winkleman in 1948 was 55, and 75 in 2004.

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