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Rosenwinkle Family History

Rosenwinkle 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: Rosenwinkel, Grossnickle, Rosenwald, Rosenfield, Rosendale, Swingle

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Where is the Rosenwinkle family from?

You can see how Rosenwinkle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosenwinkle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rosenwinkle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Rosenwinkle families living in Illinois. This was about 76% of all the recorded Rosenwinkle's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rosenwinkle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosenwinkle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rosenwinkle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosenwinkle. 67% of Rosenwinkle men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rosenwinkle 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Florist
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Rosenwinkle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Rosenwinkle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosenwinkle 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Rosenwinkle. 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 11 military records available for the last name Rosenwinkle. For the veterans among your Rosenwinkle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosenwinkle lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Rosenwinkle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rosenwinkle in 1968 was 96, and 96 in 2002.

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