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Wigelman Family History

Wigelman 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: Wideman, Kielman, Vogelman, Wierman, Widerman, Eidelman, Siegelman

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Where is the Wigelman family from?

You can see how Wigelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wigelman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wigelman family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Wigelman's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Wigelman families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Wigelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wigelman 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Wigelman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wigelman. For the veterans among your Wigelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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