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Wingham Family History

Wingham Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Wingham (Kent). The placename means ‘the homestead of the people of a man called Wīga’.

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


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Where is the Wingham family from?

You can see how Wingham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wingham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wingham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Wingham families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 32% of all the recorded Wingham's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Wingham families in 1911.
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What did your Wingham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wingham. 24% of Wingham men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Wingham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wingham were Wireman Electrician and Domestic Servant.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    24%
  • Insurance Agent
    16%
  • Bank Clerk
    16%
  • Wireman Electrician
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Wingham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wingham 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Wingham. 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 709 military records available for the last name Wingham. For the veterans among your Wingham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wingham lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wingham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wingham in 1964 was 82, and 18 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wingham 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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