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Wigdal Family History

Wigdal 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: Migdal, Wigdahl, Wigal, Wignall, Wigfall, Vidal, Wical, Wilda, Sigal

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Where is the Wigdal family from?

You can see how Wigdal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wigdal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wigdal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wigdal families living in Minnesota. This was about 83% of all the recorded Wigdal's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Wigdal families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Wigdal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wigdal 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Wigdal. 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 8 military records available for the last name Wigdal. For the veterans among your Wigdal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wigdal lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Wigdal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Wigdal in 1967 was 94, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wigdal 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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