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Wigdale Family History

Wigdale 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: Windle, Dugdale, Wignall, Wigfall, Migdal, Wigdahl, Wigle, Twisdale

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Where is the Wigdale family from?

You can see how Wigdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wigdale family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wigdale families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Wigdale families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Wigdale's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Wigdale families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wigdale 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 133 census records available for the last name Wigdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wigdale 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Wigdale. 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 5 military records available for the last name Wigdale. For the veterans among your Wigdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wigdale lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1998, in the United States, Wigdale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wigdale in 1979 was 70, and 91 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wigdale 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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