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Winzeler Family History

Winzeler Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Winzeln for example near Pirmasens and Rottweil.

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


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Where is the Winzeler family from?

You can see how Winzeler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winzeler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Winzeler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Winzeler families living in Illinois. This was about 32% of all the recorded Winzeler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Winzeler families in 1880.
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What did your Winzeler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Winzeler. 53% of Winzeler men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Winzeler women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Winzeler were Salesman and Maid.

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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
    53%
  • Manager
    24%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Secretary
    23%
  • Maid
    23%

What Winzeler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 849 census records available for the last name Winzeler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winzeler 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Winzeler. 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 187 military records available for the last name Winzeler. For the veterans among your Winzeler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winzeler lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Winzeler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Winzeler in 1941 was 58, and 95 in 2004.

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