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Winegard Family History

Winegard Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Weingart ‘vineyard’ and possibly also of its Dutch cognate Wijngaerd (see Winegar).

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


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Where is the Winegard family from?

You can see how Winegard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winegard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Winegard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Winegard families living in Alberta. This was about 54% of all the recorded Winegard's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Winegard families in 1911.
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What did your Winegard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Winegard. 31% of Winegard men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Winegard women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Winegard were Salesman 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
    31%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Housewife
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Winegard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winegard 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Winegard. 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 323 military records available for the last name Winegard. For the veterans among your Winegard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winegard lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Winegard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Winegard in 1958 was 38, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winegard 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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