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Wilgress Family History

Wilgress Surname Meaning

see Willgress.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wilgress family from?

You can see how Wilgress families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilgress family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Wilgress families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Wilgress families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Wilgress's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wilgress families in 1911.
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What did your Wilgress ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Miner was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wilgress. 100% of Wilgress men worked as a Miner.

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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 1921

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 669 census records available for the last name Wilgress. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilgress 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Wilgress. 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 269 military records available for the last name Wilgress. For the veterans among your Wilgress ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilgress lifespan?

Average Wilgress life expectancy in 1975 was 72 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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