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Winpigler Family History

Winpigler 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: Winiger, Wingler, Singler, Winkler, Winger, Tingler, Zingler

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Where is the Winpigler family from?

You can see how Winpigler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winpigler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Winpigler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Winpigler families living in Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Winpigler's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Winpigler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winpigler 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 Winpigler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Winpigler. 46% of Winpigler men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Winpigler women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    46%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Winpigler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 575 census records available for the last name Winpigler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winpigler 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Winpigler. 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 139 military records available for the last name Winpigler. For the veterans among your Winpigler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winpigler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Winpigler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Winpigler in 1964 was 71, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winpigler 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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