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Wynegar Family History

Wynegar 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: Winegar, Binegar, Pinegar, Winegard, Renegar, Henegar, Wyner, Iyengar

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Where is the Wynegar family from?

You can see how Wynegar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wynegar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wynegar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Wynegar families living in Indiana. This was about 29% of all the recorded Wynegar's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Wynegar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wynegar 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 Wynegar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wynegar. 21% of Wynegar men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Painter
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Laborer
    13%

What Wynegar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 624 census records available for the last name Wynegar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wynegar 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Wynegar. 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 202 military records available for the last name Wynegar. For the veterans among your Wynegar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wynegar lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Wynegar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wynegar in 1952 was 34, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wynegar 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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