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Winniger Family History

Winniger 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: Winiger, Winger, Wenninger, Wanninger, Winner, Winnie, Wineinger

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Where is the Winniger family from?

You can see how Winniger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winniger family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Winniger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Winniger family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Winniger's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Winniger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winniger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Winniger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Winniger. 40% of Winniger men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Winniger 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Carpenter
    30%
  • Foreman
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 702 census records available for the last name Winniger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winniger 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Winniger. 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 95 military records available for the last name Winniger. For the veterans among your Winniger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winniger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1989, in the United States, Winniger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Winniger in 1964 was 66, and 84 in 1989.

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