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Wingefeld Family History

Wingefeld 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: Winterfeld, Wingfield, Winfield, Wiesenfeld, Langenfeld, Binsfeld

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Where is the Wingefeld family from?

You can see how Wingefeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wingefeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wingefeld families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Wingefeld family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wingefeld's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wingefeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wingefeld 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 31 census records available for the last name Wingefeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wingefeld 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Wingefeld. 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 47 military records available for the last name Wingefeld. For the veterans among your Wingefeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wingefeld lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1997, in the United States, Wingefeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Wingefeld in 1975 was 87, and 83 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wingefeld 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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