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Wigengton Family History

Wigengton 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: Wigington, Wiginton, Wiggington, Winton, Withington, Winston

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Where is the Wigengton family from?

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

There are 16 census records available for the last name Wigengton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wigengton 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wigengton. 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 Wigengton. For the veterans among your Wigengton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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