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Winegate Family History

Winegate 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: Wingate, Winegar, Winegard, Winge, Westgate, Minette, Wingard

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Where is the Winegate family from?

You can see how Winegate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winegate family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Winegate families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Winegate families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Winegate's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Winegate families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winegate 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 47 census records available for the last name Winegate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winegate 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Winegate. 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 Winegate. For the veterans among your Winegate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winegate lifespan?

Average Winegate life expectancy in 1982 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winegate 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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