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Wingo Family History

Wingo Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of English Winger. This surname is also common among African Americans.

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


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Where is the Wingo family from?

You can see how Wingo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wingo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wingo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 16 Wingo families living in Virginia. This was about 35% of all the recorded Wingo's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Wingo families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wingo 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 Wingo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wingo. 24% of Wingo men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Wingo women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wingo were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Stenographer
    8%
  • Maid
    8%

What Wingo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Wingo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wingo 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 668 immigration records available for the last name Wingo. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Wingo. For the veterans among your Wingo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wingo lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Wingo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wingo in 1945 was 32, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wingo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wingo 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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