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Vohwinkel Family History

Vohwinkel 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: Winkel, Hinkel, Schinkel, Heinkel, Garfinkel, Schindel, Finkel

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Where is the Vohwinkel family from?

You can see how Vohwinkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vohwinkel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Vohwinkel families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Vohwinkel families living in Essex. This was about 90% of all the recorded Vohwinkel's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Vohwinkel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vohwinkel 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 Vohwinkel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vohwinkel. 100% of Vohwinkel men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Vohwinkel women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Vohwinkel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 309 census records available for the last name Vohwinkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vohwinkel 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Vohwinkel. 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 126 military records available for the last name Vohwinkel. For the veterans among your Vohwinkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vohwinkel lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Vohwinkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Vohwinkel in 1955 was 50, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vohwinkel 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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