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Wininger Family History

Wininger Surname Meaning

German: variant of Weininger.

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


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Where is the Wininger family from?

You can see how Wininger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wininger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wininger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 19 Wininger families living in Indiana. This was about 61% of all the recorded Wininger's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Wininger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wininger 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 Wininger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wininger. 22% of Wininger men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Wininger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wininger were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    17%
  • Seamstress
    17%
  • Housework
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

What Wininger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Wininger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wininger 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Wininger. 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 Wininger. For the veterans among your Wininger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wininger lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Wininger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wininger in 1948 was 44, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wininger 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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