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Winglar Family History

Winglar 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: Wingler, Singler, Winkler, Wingard, Winger, Winegar, Tingler, Zingler

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Where is the Winglar family from?

You can see how Winglar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winglar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Winglar families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Winglar's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Winglar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winglar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Winglar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Winglar. 50% of Winglar 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
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Winglar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winglar 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Winglar. 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 7 military records available for the last name Winglar. For the veterans among your Winglar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winglar lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2003, in the United States, Winglar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Winglar in 1993 was 100, and 80 in 2003.

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