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Wingerson Family History

Wingerson 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: Ingerson, Winterton, Einerson, Jinkerson, Higgerson, Ingwerson

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Where is the Wingerson family from?

You can see how Wingerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wingerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Wingerson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Wingerson families living in British Columbia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wingerson's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Wingerson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wingerson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wingerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wingerson. 25% of Wingerson men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    25%
  • Barber
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Mechanic
    25%

What Wingerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 683 census records available for the last name Wingerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wingerson 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Wingerson. 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 100 military records available for the last name Wingerson. For the veterans among your Wingerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wingerson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Wingerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wingerson in 1965 was 58, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wingerson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wingerson 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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