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Winkelback Family History

Winkelback 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: Winkelmann, Zirkelbach, Winkelbauer, Winkelman, Lingelbach

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Where is the Winkelback family from?

You can see how Winkelback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winkelback family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Winkelback family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Winkelback's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Winkelback families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winkelback surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Winkelback family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Winkelback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winkelback 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Winkelback. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Winkelback. For the veterans among your Winkelback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winkelback lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Winkelback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Winkelback in 1979 was 79, and 75 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winkelback 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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