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Winninger Family History

Winninger 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: Wenninger, Wanninger, Wineinger, Wininger, Infinger, Henninger

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Where is the Winninger family from?

You can see how Winninger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winninger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Winninger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Winninger families living in Indiana. This was about 60% of all the recorded Winninger's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Winninger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winninger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Winninger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Winninger. 18% of Winninger men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Winninger women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Salesman
    18%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Office Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Winninger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winninger 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Winninger. 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 299 military records available for the last name Winninger. For the veterans among your Winninger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winninger lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Winninger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Winninger in 1956 was 58, and 82 in 2004.

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