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Winckler Family History

Winckler Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: variant of Winkler.

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


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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 1891 there were 29 Winckler families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Winckler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Winckler families in 1891.
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What did your Winckler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Winckler. 78% of Winckler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Shorthand Typist
    23%

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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 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 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.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Winckler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winckler 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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