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Wiggerton Family History

Wiggerton 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: Winterton, Wigginton, Higgerson, Edgerton, Wolverton, Pinkerton

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Where is the Wiggerton family from?

You can see how Wiggerton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiggerton family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wiggerton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Wiggerton family living in Iowa Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiggerton's in USA. Iowa Territory had the highest population of Wiggerton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiggerton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Wiggerton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiggerton 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 Wiggerton. 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 19 military records available for the last name Wiggerton. For the veterans among your Wiggerton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiggerton lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2003, in the United States, Wiggerton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wiggerton in 1989 was 65, and 52 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiggerton 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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