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Wigelsworth Family History

Wigelsworth Surname Meaning

see Wigglesworth.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Wigelsworth family from?

You can see how Wigelsworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wigelsworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wigelsworth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Wigelsworth families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Wigelsworth's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wigelsworth families in 1911.
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What did your Wigelsworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wigelsworth. 100% of Wigelsworth 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wigelsworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wigelsworth 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Wigelsworth. 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 110 military records available for the last name Wigelsworth. For the veterans among your Wigelsworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wigelsworth lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wigelsworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Wigelsworth in 1962 was 64, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wigelsworth ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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