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Vanwinkle Family History

Vanwinkle 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 Winkle, Winkle, Vandine, Van Vickle, Van Sickle, Garfinkle

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Where is the Vanwinkle family from?

You can see how Vanwinkle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanwinkle family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanwinkle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 71 Vanwinkle families living in New Jersey. This was about 42% of all the recorded Vanwinkle's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Vanwinkle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanwinkle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Vanwinkle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanwinkle. 34% of Vanwinkle men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Vanwinkle women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vanwinkle were Truck Driver and Clerk. .

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Clerk
    9%
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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Vanwinkle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanwinkle 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 418 immigration records available for the last name Vanwinkle. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Vanwinkle. For the veterans among your Vanwinkle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanwinkle lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Vanwinkle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Vanwinkle in 1944 was 37, and 73 in 2004.

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