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Winkeller Family History

Winkeller 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: Winkeler, Winkler, Winzeler, Winkel, Keller, Weller, Winkley, Tinkler

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Where is the Winkeller family from?

You can see how Winkeller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winkeller family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Winkeller families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Winkeller families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Winkeller's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Winkeller families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winkeller surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Winkeller ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Winkeller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winkeller 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Winkeller. 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 18 military records available for the last name Winkeller. For the veterans among your Winkeller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winkeller lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1996, in the United States, Winkeller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Winkeller in 1976 was 87, and 81 in 1996.

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