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Winiger Family History

Winiger Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic):: variant of Weininger. variant of Weniger.

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


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Where is the Winiger family from?

You can see how Winiger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winiger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Winiger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Winiger families living in Devon. This was about 78% of all the recorded Winiger's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Winiger families in 1891.
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What did your Winiger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Winiger. 37% of Winiger men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Winiger women worked as an Inspector. Some less common occupations for Americans named Winiger were Farmer Partner Met Factory 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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Farmer Partner Met Factory
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Winiger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winiger 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Winiger. 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 160 military records available for the last name Winiger. For the veterans among your Winiger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winiger lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Winiger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Winiger in 1959 was 67, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winiger 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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