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Wiggand Family History

Wiggand 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: Wiegand, Wigand, Wiggans, Wiggin, Wieland, Wingard, Wiland, Wiggins

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Where is the Wiggand family from?

You can see how Wiggand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiggand family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiggand families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Wiggand families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiggand's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wiggand families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiggand surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wiggand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiggand. 54% of Wiggand men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wiggand women worked as a Maid.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Yardman
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Wiggand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 471 census records available for the last name Wiggand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiggand 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Wiggand. 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 Wiggand. For the veterans among your Wiggand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiggand lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Wiggand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wiggand in 1972 was 69, and 96 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiggand

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiggand 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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