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Katzwinkel Family History

Katzwinkel 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: Winkel, Garfinkel, Matzinger, Kitzinger, Fatzinger, Van Ginkel

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Where is the Katzwinkel family from?

You can see how Katzwinkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Katzwinkel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Katzwinkel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Katzwinkel families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Katzwinkel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Katzwinkel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Katzwinkel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Katzwinkel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Katzwinkel. 100% of Katzwinkel women worked as a Housewife. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Katzwinkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Katzwinkel 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Katzwinkel. 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 53 military records available for the last name Katzwinkel. For the veterans among your Katzwinkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Katzwinkel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Katzwinkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Katzwinkel in 1966 was 76, and 74 in 1998.

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