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Winget Name Meaning

English (Devon): variant of Wingate .

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


Similar surnames: Wingett, Winey, Winger, Widger, Wingate, Inge, Winke, Linge, Wingert

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Where is the Winget family from?

You can see how Winget families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winget family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Winget families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Winget families living in Quebec. This was about 59% of all the recorded Winget's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Winget families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winget surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Winget ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Winget. 82% of Winget men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    82%
  • Mcanicien
    19%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Winget. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winget 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 369 immigration records available for the last name Winget. 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 Winget. For the veterans among your Winget ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winget lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Winget life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Winget in 1954 was 58, and 74 in 2004.

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