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Wingold Family History

Wingold Name 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: Ingold, Ringold, Gingold, Mangold, Winford, Wingard, Wiebold, Weigold

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Where is the Wingold family from?

You can see how Wingold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wingold family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wingold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Wingold families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 64% of all the recorded Wingold's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wingold families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wingold surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wingold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wingold. 38% of Wingold men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Carpenters Assistant
    25%
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Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Wingold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wingold 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Wingold. 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 88 military records available for the last name Wingold. For the veterans among your Wingold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wingold lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Wingold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Wingold in 1965 was 81, and 87 in 2004.

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