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Winkelmeier Family History

Winkelmeier 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: Winkelbauer, Winkeler, Wiedemeier, Winkler, Linsenmeyer, Winkelmann

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Where is the Winkelmeier family from?

You can see how Winkelmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winkelmeier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Winkelmeier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Winkelmeier families living in Missouri. This was about 84% of all the recorded Winkelmeier's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Winkelmeier families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Winkelmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winkelmeier 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Winkelmeier. 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 242 military records available for the last name Winkelmeier. For the veterans among your Winkelmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winkelmeier lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Winkelmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Winkelmeier in 1976 was 31, and 79 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winkelmeier 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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