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Wiggleton Family History

Wiggleton 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: Singleton, Wigginton, Eggleton, Pingleton, Middleton, Wilton

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Where is the Wiggleton family from?

You can see how Wiggleton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiggleton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiggleton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Wiggleton families living in Lancashire. This was about 16% of all the recorded Wiggleton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 4 other counties had the highest population of Wiggleton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiggleton 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 Wiggleton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wiggleton. 60% of Wiggleton men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Road Work
    20%

What Wiggleton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 387 census records available for the last name Wiggleton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiggleton 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Wiggleton. 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 32 military records available for the last name Wiggleton. For the veterans among your Wiggleton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiggleton lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Wiggleton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wiggleton in 1966 was 60, and 70 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiggleton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiggleton 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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