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Wingrin Family History

Wingrin 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: Wiggin, Wigren, Wangerin, Lingren, Pilgrim, Wing, Winton, Winge

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Where is the Wingrin family from?

You can see how Wingrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wingrin family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Wingrin families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wingrin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wingrin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wingrin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Wingrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wingrin 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Wingrin. 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 military records available for the last name Wingrin. For the veterans among your Wingrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wingrin lifespan?

Average Wingrin life expectancy in 1979 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wingrin 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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