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Wigetman Family History

Wigetman 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: Wightman, Wideman, Wierman, Widerman, Wireman, Wageman, Wiseman

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Where is the Wigetman family from?

You can see how Wigetman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wigetman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wigetman family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wigetman's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Wigetman families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Wigetman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wigetman 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Wigetman. 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 15 military records available for the last name Wigetman. For the veterans among your Wigetman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wigetman lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1987, in the United States, Wigetman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Wigetman in 1979 was 87, and 65 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wigetman 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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