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Wiggott Family History

Wiggott 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: Piggott, Liggett, Wilcott, Swiggett, Pigott, Wingett, Baggott

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Where is the Wiggott family from?

You can see how Wiggott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiggott family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Wiggott families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Wiggott families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiggott's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Wiggott families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Wiggott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiggott 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Wiggott. 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 5 military records available for the last name Wiggott. For the veterans among your Wiggott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiggott

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