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Wiggenjost Family History

Wiggenjost 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: Wigginton, Wigent, Wiggins, Higgens, Wiggans, Wiggers, Wiggin

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Where is the Wiggenjost family from?

You can see how Wiggenjost families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiggenjost family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiggenjost families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wiggenjost families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiggenjost's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wiggenjost families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Wiggenjost. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiggenjost 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 Wiggenjost. 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 13 military records available for the last name Wiggenjost. For the veterans among your Wiggenjost ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiggenjost lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1986, in the United States, Wiggenjost life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Wiggenjost in 1978 was 86, and 91 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiggenjost 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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