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Wingsness Family History

Wingsness 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: Wangsness, Vangsness, Eidsness, Langness, Dingess, Inness, Winge

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Where is the Wingsness family from?

You can see how Wingsness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wingsness family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Wingsness families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Wingsness's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Wingsness families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wingsness 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 18 census records available for the last name Wingsness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wingsness 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Wingsness. 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 military records available for the last name Wingsness. For the veterans among your Wingsness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wingsness lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Wingsness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Wingsness in 1969 was 94, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wingsness 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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