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Wiggill Family History

Wiggill 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: Wiggin, Wignall, Wigfall, Wiggins, Gill, Grill, Virgil, Will, Mcgill

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Where is the Wiggill family from?

You can see how Wiggill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiggill family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiggill families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Wiggill families living in Utah. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiggill's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Wiggill families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiggill 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 177 census records available for the last name Wiggill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiggill 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Wiggill. 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 Wiggill. For the veterans among your Wiggill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiggill lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Wiggill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Wiggill in 1973 was 92, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiggill 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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