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Winkers Family History

Winkers 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: Winker, Winders, Wickers, Winters, Winkels, Winter, Winkel, Pinkert

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Where is the Winkers family from?

You can see how Winkers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winkers family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Winkers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Winkers families living in Wisconsin. This was about 69% of all the recorded Winkers's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Winkers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winkers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Winkers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Winkers. 59% of Winkers 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
    59%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Mechanic
    17%
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Census Records

There are 354 census records available for the last name Winkers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winkers 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Winkers. 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 37 military records available for the last name Winkers. For the veterans among your Winkers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winkers lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Winkers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Winkers in 1966 was 88, and 94 in 2003.

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