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Wingis Family History

Wingis 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: Wing, Winge, Wiggin, Winger, Inglis, Minges, Wilgus, Rings, Dinges

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Where is the Wingis family from?

You can see how Wingis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wingis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wingis families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Wingis family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wingis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wingis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wingis 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 60 census records available for the last name Wingis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wingis 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Wingis. 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 41 military records available for the last name Wingis. For the veterans among your Wingis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wingis lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Wingis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wingis in 1952 was 35, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wingis 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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