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Wingerd Family History

Wingerd Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Wingert.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wingerd family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wingerd. 33% of Wingerd men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Wingerd women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wingerd were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Machine Operator
    24%
  • Teacher
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wingerd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wingerd 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 Wingerd. 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 286 military records available for the last name Wingerd. For the veterans among your Wingerd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wingerd lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wingerd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Wingerd in 1962 was 70, and 83 in 2004.

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