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Winneger Family History

Winneger 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: Winger, Winegar, Wieger, Winzeler, Winner, Winkeler, Winiger, Kinneer

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Where is the Winneger family from?

You can see how Winneger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winneger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Winneger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Winneger family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Winneger's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Winneger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winneger 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 Winneger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Winneger. 50% of Winneger 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Winneger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Winneger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winneger 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Winneger. 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 14 military records available for the last name Winneger. For the veterans among your Winneger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winneger lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1991, in the United States, Winneger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Winneger in 1968 was 47, and 55 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Winneger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winneger 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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