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Wigbell Family History

Wigbell 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: Isbell, Wivell, Wignall, Wigfall, Widell, Wibbels, Bignell, Windell

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Where is the Wigbell family from?

You can see how Wigbell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wigbell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wigbell family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wigbell's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Wigbell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wigbell 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 43 census records available for the last name Wigbell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wigbell 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Wigbell. 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 11 military records available for the last name Wigbell. For the veterans among your Wigbell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wigbell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1992, in the United States, Wigbell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wigbell in 1967 was 84, and 90 in 1992.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wigbell 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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