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Wrkinger Family History

Wrkinger 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: Workinger, Ringer, Fringer, Winger, Wehinger, Ardinger, Weinger

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Where is the Wrkinger family from?

You can see how Wrkinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wrkinger family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Wrkinger family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wrkinger's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Wrkinger families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Wrkinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wrkinger 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wrkinger. 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 military records available for the last name Wrkinger. For the veterans among your Wrkinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wrkinger lifespan?

Average Wrkinger life expectancy in 1976 was 49 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wrkinger 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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