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Wingeier Family History

Wingeier 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: Winger, Winzeler, Winkeler, Wingerter, Wingler, Winter, Winder

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Where is the Wingeier family from?

You can see how Wingeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wingeier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wingeier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Wingeier families living in Ohio. This was about 57% of all the recorded Wingeier's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wingeier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wingeier 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 Wingeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wingeier. 86% of Wingeier 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
    86%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

What Wingeier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 472 census records available for the last name Wingeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wingeier 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Wingeier. 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 126 military records available for the last name Wingeier. For the veterans among your Wingeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wingeier lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Wingeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wingeier in 1956 was 48, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wingeier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wingeier 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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