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Wingels Family History

Wingels 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: Windels, Winkels, Ingels, Winkel, Winge, Ringel, Winger, Singel

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Where is the Wingels family from?

You can see how Wingels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wingels family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wingels families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wingels's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wingels families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wingels 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 70 census records available for the last name Wingels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wingels 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 Wingels. 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 Wingels. For the veterans among your Wingels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wingels lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1976, in the United States, Wingels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Wingels in 1970 was 77, and 77 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wingels 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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