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Wingeler Family History

Wingeler 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: Winzeler, Winkeler, Wingler, Singler, Winkler, Winger, Tingler

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Where is the Wingeler family from?

You can see how Wingeler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wingeler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wingeler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Wingeler families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wingeler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wingeler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wingeler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Wingeler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wingeler 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Wingeler. 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 1 military records available for the last name Wingeler. For the veterans among your Wingeler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wingeler lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wingeler 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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