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Wightan Family History

Wightan 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: Wightman, Lightman, Wigton, Wight, Highman, Wichman, Weightman

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Where is the Wightan family from?

You can see how Wightan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wightan family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Wightan family living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wightan's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Wightan families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Wightan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wightan 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 Wightan. 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 1 military records available for the last name Wightan. For the veterans among your Wightan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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