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Wingler Family History

Wingler Surname Meaning

German: variant of Winkler.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wingler family from?

You can see how Wingler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wingler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wingler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Wingler families living in Derbyshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Wingler's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Wingler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wingler 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 Wingler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wingler. 31% of Wingler men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Wingler women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wingler were Farm Laborer and Typist.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Typist
    9%

What Wingler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Wingler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wingler 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Wingler. 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 855 military records available for the last name Wingler. For the veterans among your Wingler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wingler lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Wingler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wingler in 1948 was 34, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wingler 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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