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Winckler Name Meaning

German and Dutch: variant of Winkler .

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


Similar surnames: Tinkler, Winkler, Wicker, Brickler, Winkles, Minkler, Dickler

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Where is the Winckler family from?

You can see how Winckler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winckler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Winckler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Winckler families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Winckler's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Winckler families in 1911.
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What did your Winckler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Winckler. 44% of Winckler men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Winckler women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Winckler were Farm Laborer and Waitress. .

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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
    44%
  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    31%
  • Bookkeeper
    24%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Waitress
    16%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Winckler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winckler 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 24,000 immigration records available for the last name Winckler. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Winckler. For the veterans among your Winckler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winckler lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Winckler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Winckler in 1954 was 54, and 95 in 2004.

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