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Wingat Family History

Wingat 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: Wingate, Winget, Wing, Winge, Wingard, Winger, Winham, Winegar, Wanat

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Where is the Wingat family from?

You can see how Wingat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wingat family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wingat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Wingat family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wingat's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Wingat families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wingat 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 246 census records available for the last name Wingat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wingat 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 Wingat. 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 25 military records available for the last name Wingat. For the veterans among your Wingat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wingat lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2004, in the United States, Wingat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wingat in 1988 was 35, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wingat 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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