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Willinger Name Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Willing or Willingen (see Willing ).

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


Similar surnames: Wallinger, Fillinger, Dillinger, Wiesinger, Dellinger, Willner

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Where is the Willinger family from?

You can see how Willinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Willinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Willinger families living in British Columbia. This was about 37% of all the recorded Willinger's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Willinger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willinger 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 Willinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Willinger. 16% of Willinger men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Willinger women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Willinger were Manager and Housewife. .

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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
    16%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Willinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willinger 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 932 immigration records available for the last name Willinger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Willinger. For the veterans among your Willinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willinger lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Willinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Willinger in 1951 was 37, and 85 in 2004.

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