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Wigard Family History

Wigard 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: Wingard, Wiard, Figard, Wigand, Ward, Izard, Agard, Legard, Linard

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Where is the Wigard family from?

You can see how Wigard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wigard family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wigard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Wigard family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wigard's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wigard families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wigard 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 196 census records available for the last name Wigard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wigard 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Wigard. 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 12 military records available for the last name Wigard. For the veterans among your Wigard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wigard lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Wigard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Wigard in 1961 was 59, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wigard 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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