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Vanwinkel Family History

Vanwinkel Name 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: Van Ginkel, Winkel, Garfinkel, Van Sickel, Van Winkle, Van Arkel

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Where is the Vanwinkel family from?

You can see how Vanwinkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanwinkel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanwinkel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Vanwinkel families living in Arkansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vanwinkel's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Vanwinkel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanwinkel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanwinkel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vanwinkel. 100% of Vanwinkel men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Vanwinkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanwinkel 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Vanwinkel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 49 military records available for the last name Vanwinkel. For the veterans among your Vanwinkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanwinkel lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Vanwinkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Vanwinkel in 1978 was 71, and 78 in 2003.

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