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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 1840 there was 1 Wingett family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wingett's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Wingett families in 1840.
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 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wingett. 25% of Wingett men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Wingett women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wingett were Salesman and Saleswoman. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Saleswoman
    8%
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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 the USA, 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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