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Wingerter Family History

Wingerter Surname Meaning

German: variant of Weingartner. Compare Wingert.

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


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Where is the Wingerter family from?

You can see how Wingerter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wingerter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wingerter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Wingerter families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wingerter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wingerter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wingerter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wingerter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wingerter. 20% of Wingerter men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Wingerter women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wingerter were Clerk and Typist.

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    21%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Typist
    9%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wingerter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wingerter 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 675 immigration records available for the last name Wingerter. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wingerter. For the veterans among your Wingerter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wingerter lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Wingerter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wingerter in 1951 was 46, and 77 in 2004.

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