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Wiglesworth Family History

Wiglesworth Name Meaning

English: variant of Wigglesworth .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Wigglesworth, Aylsworth, Haynesworth, Elsworth, Dillworth, Walsworth

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Where is the Wiglesworth family from?

You can see how Wiglesworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiglesworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wiglesworth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Wiglesworth families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiglesworth's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Wiglesworth families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiglesworth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wiglesworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wiglesworth. 64% of Wiglesworth men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Manager
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wiglesworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiglesworth 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Wiglesworth. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 320 military records available for the last name Wiglesworth. For the veterans among your Wiglesworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiglesworth lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wiglesworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wiglesworth in 1962 was 54, and 68 in 2004.

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