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Winklepleck Family History

Winklepleck Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Winkelblech see Winkleblack.

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


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Where is the Winklepleck family from?

You can see how Winklepleck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winklepleck family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Winklepleck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 14 Winklepleck families living in Ohio. This was about 93% of all the recorded Winklepleck's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Winklepleck families in 1840.
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What did your Winklepleck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Winklepleck. 20% of Winklepleck men worked as a Janitor and 50% of Winklepleck women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Winklepleck were Labor and Teacher.

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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

  • Janitor
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Winklepleck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winklepleck 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Winklepleck. 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 336 military records available for the last name Winklepleck. For the veterans among your Winklepleck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winklepleck lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Winklepleck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Winklepleck in 1962 was 68, and 70 in 2004.

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