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Winegard Family History

Winegard Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Weingart ‘vineyard’ and possibly also of its Dutch cognate Wijngaerd (see Winegar).

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


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Where is the Winegard family from?

You can see how Winegard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winegard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Winegard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Winegard families living in Sussex. This was about 33% of all the recorded Winegard's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Winegard families in 1891.
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What did your Winegard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Winegard. 100% of Winegard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Winegard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winegard 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Winegard. 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 323 military records available for the last name Winegard. For the veterans among your Winegard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winegard lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Winegard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Winegard in 1958 was 38, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winegard 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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