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Wigt Family History

Wigt Surname 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: Wigg, Witt, Wist, Wint, Wight, Wilt, Weigt, Wiget, Wirt, Wien

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Where is the Wigt family from?

You can see how Wigt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wigt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wigt families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Wigt family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Wigt's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Wigt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wigt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Wigt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wigt 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Wigt. 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 10 military records available for the last name Wigt. For the veterans among your Wigt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wigt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Wigt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wigt in 1967 was 68, and 70 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wigt 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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