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Winklea Family History

Winklea 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: Winkler, Winkley, Winkle, Winkles, Finklea, Winkel, Windle, Finkle

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Where is the Winklea family from?

You can see how Winklea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winklea family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Winklea family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Winklea's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Winklea families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winklea surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Winklea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winklea 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Winklea. 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 23 military records available for the last name Winklea. For the veterans among your Winklea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winklea lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1994, in the United States, Winklea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Winklea in 1971 was 75, and 85 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winklea 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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