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Winkels Family History

Winkels Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: patronymic from Winkel.

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


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Where is the Winkels family from?

You can see how Winkels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winkels family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Winkels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Winkels family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Winkels's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Winkels families in 1891.
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What did your Winkels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Winkels. 28% of Winkels men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Winkels women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Winkels were Operator 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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • House Maid
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Winkels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winkels 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 342 immigration records available for the last name Winkels. 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 823 military records available for the last name Winkels. For the veterans among your Winkels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winkels lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Winkels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Winkels in 1945 was 32, and 87 in 2004.

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