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Wigens Family History

Wigens Surname Meaning

see Wiggins.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wigens family from?

You can see how Wigens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wigens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wigens families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Wigens families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Wigens's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Wigens families in 1911.
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What did your Wigens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wigens. 100% of Wigens women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wigens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wigens 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Wigens. 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 77 military records available for the last name Wigens. For the veterans among your Wigens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wigens lifespan?

Average Wigens life expectancy in 1983 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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