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Wingert Family History

Wingert Surname Meaning

German: dialect variant of Weingarten.

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


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Where is the Wingert family from?

You can see how Wingert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wingert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wingert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 40 Wingert families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 98% of all the recorded Wingert's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Wingert families in 1911.
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What did your Wingert ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Wingert. 100% of Wingert men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wingert women worked as a Seamstress.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Wingert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Wingert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wingert 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wingert. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Wingert. For the veterans among your Wingert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wingert lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Wingert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Wingert in 1952 was 27, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wingert 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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