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Whinghter Family History

Whinghter Surname 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: Winter, Winger, Wingate, Lighter, Shingler, Wehinger, Hinger, Whitter

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Where is the Whinghter family from?

You can see how Whinghter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whinghter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Whinghter families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Whinghter's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Whinghter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whinghter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Whinghter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whinghter 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Whinghter. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Whinghter. For the veterans among your Whinghter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whinghter lifespan?

Average Whinghter life expectancy in 2001 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whinghter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whinghter ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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