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Winenger Family History

Winenger 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: Wineinger, Wininger, Winger, Winegar, Wisener, Wieger, Weininger

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Where is the Winenger family from?

You can see how Winenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winenger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Winenger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Winenger families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Winenger's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Winenger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winenger 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 315 census records available for the last name Winenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winenger 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Winenger. 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 36 military records available for the last name Winenger. For the veterans among your Winenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winenger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Winenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Winenger in 1966 was 88, and 82 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winenger 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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