Origins of the Winkler surname

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    In 1921, most Winklers lived in london

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    1,700 Winkler Travel & migration records
    670 Winklers found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Winklers

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    Common female occupations for Winklers in 1921

    Dressmaker

    6

    Clerks

    4

    Governess

    4

    Laundress

    3

    Lodging House Keeper

    3

    Common male occupations for Winklers in 1921

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    50

    Farm Hands

    49

    General Farmers

    33

    Tinsmiths

    25

    Skilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Electrical Machinery And Accessories

    15

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