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Wingett Name Meaning

English (Devon): variant of Wingate .

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


Similar surnames: Winget, Wingert, Winsett, Wingate, Winesett, Winnett, Jennett

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Where is the Wingett family from?

You can see how Wingett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wingett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wingett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Wingett families living in Manitoba. This was about 40% of all the recorded Wingett's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Wingett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wingett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wingett ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wingett. 100% of Wingett women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Wingett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wingett 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 307 immigration records available for the last name Wingett. 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 770 military records available for the last name Wingett. For the veterans among your Wingett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wingett lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Wingett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wingett in 1945 was 26, and 68 in 2004.

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