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Winegar Family History

Winegar Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Wijngaerd a topographic name meaning ‘vineyard’. This is also a common placename in the Netherlands.

The surname may be a habitational name from one of these places.

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


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Where is the Winegar family from?

You can see how Winegar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winegar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Winegar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Winegar families living in Dorset. This was about 80% of all the recorded Winegar's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Winegar families in 1891.
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What did your Winegar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Winegar. 25% of Winegar men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Winegar women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Winegar were Clerk and Bookkeeper.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Winegar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winegar 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 379 immigration records available for the last name Winegar. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Winegar. For the veterans among your Winegar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winegar lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Winegar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Winegar in 1952 was 44, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winegar 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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