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Wringer Family History

Wringer 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: Ringer, Fringer, Winger, Weinger, Bringer, Winter, Springer, Slinger

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Where is the Wringer family from?

You can see how Wringer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wringer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wringer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Wringer families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wringer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wringer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wringer 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 Wringer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wringer. 100% of Wringer men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 614 census records available for the last name Wringer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wringer 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Wringer. 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 320 military records available for the last name Wringer. For the veterans among your Wringer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wringer lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Wringer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wringer in 1969 was 83, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wringer 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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