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Wiggenhauser Family History

Wiggenhauser 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: Wickenhauser, Eisenhauer, Niederhauser, Gunzenhauser, Felgenhauer

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Where is the Wiggenhauser family from?

You can see how Wiggenhauser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiggenhauser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiggenhauser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Wiggenhauser families living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiggenhauser's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Wiggenhauser families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Wiggenhauser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiggenhauser 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Wiggenhauser. 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 67 military records available for the last name Wiggenhauser. For the veterans among your Wiggenhauser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiggenhauser lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wiggenhauser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wiggenhauser in 1964 was 69, and 42 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiggenhauser 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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