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Wiggley Family History

Wiggley 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: Wigley, Tingley, Willey, Winkley, Pingley, Wrigley, Bingley, Highley

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Where is the Wiggley family from?

You can see how Wiggley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiggley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiggley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Wiggley families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiggley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wiggley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiggley 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 Wiggley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wiggley. 50% of Wiggley 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Electrician
    17%

What Wiggley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 382 census records available for the last name Wiggley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiggley 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Wiggley. 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 30 military records available for the last name Wiggley. For the veterans among your Wiggley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiggley lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Wiggley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wiggley in 1972 was 80, and 72 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiggley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiggley 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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