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Workinger Family History

Workinger Surname Meaning

German: possibly a variant of Werking. The surname Workinger is not found in Germany.

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


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Where is the Workinger family from?

You can see how Workinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Workinger family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Workinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Workinger families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Workinger's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Workinger families in 1911.
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What did your Workinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Labor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Workinger. 33% of Workinger men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Workinger women worked as a Labor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Workinger were Farm Laborer and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Cigar Maker
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

What Workinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Workinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Workinger 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Workinger. 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 396 military records available for the last name Workinger. For the veterans among your Workinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Workinger lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Workinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Workinger in 1950 was 43, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Workinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Workinger 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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