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Winklesky Family History

Winklesky 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: Winkley, Winkles, Winkler, Inglesby, Winkowski, Binkley, Windley

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Where is the Winklesky family from?

You can see how Winklesky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winklesky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Winklesky family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Winklesky's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Winklesky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winklesky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Winklesky ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Winklesky ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Winklesky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winklesky 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 Winklesky. 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 5 military records available for the last name Winklesky. For the veterans among your Winklesky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winklesky lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Winklesky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Winklesky in 1971 was 82, and 84 in 1996.

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