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Wiegger Family History

Wiegger 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: Wiegner, Wieger, Wigger, Egger, Ziegler, Winger, Wiedner, Fieger

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Where is the Wiegger family from?

You can see how Wiegger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiegger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wiegger family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiegger's in USA. California had the highest population of Wiegger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiegger 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 12 census records available for the last name Wiegger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiegger 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wiegger. 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 16 military records available for the last name Wiegger. For the veterans among your Wiegger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiegger lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2000, in the United States, Wiegger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wiegger in 1985 was 59, and 71 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiegger 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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