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Wingell Family History

Wingell Surname Meaning

of uncertain origin. Perhaps a variant of Winkle with voicing of /k/ to /g/ but there is no clear evidence that the surnames are related.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Wingell family from?

You can see how Wingell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wingell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wingell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Wingell family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Wingell's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Wingell families in 1911.
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What did your Wingell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wingell. 100% of Wingell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 939 census records available for the last name Wingell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wingell 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Wingell. 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 54 military records available for the last name Wingell. For the veterans among your Wingell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wingell lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1999, in the United States, Wingell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wingell in 1985 was 79, and 90 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wingell 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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