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Wingenbach Family History

Wingenbach 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: Winchenbach, Langenbach, Wagenbach, Gengenbach, Lingelbach

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Where is the Wingenbach family from?

You can see how Wingenbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wingenbach family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wingenbach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Wingenbach families living in Ohio. This was about 22% of all the recorded Wingenbach's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wingenbach families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wingenbach 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 Wingenbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wingenbach. 56% of Wingenbach 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
    56%
  • Sheet Metal Worker
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

What Wingenbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 445 census records available for the last name Wingenbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wingenbach 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Wingenbach. 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 183 military records available for the last name Wingenbach. For the veterans among your Wingenbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wingenbach lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Wingenbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wingenbach in 1957 was 55, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wingenbach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wingenbach 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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