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Wightkin Family History

Wightkin 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: Witkin, Wightman, Wiggin, Itkin, Mishkin, Wittlin, Gutkin, Wilkin

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Where is the Wightkin family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wightkin 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 Wightkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Seamstress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wightkin. 100% of Wightkin women worked as a Seamstress.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Wightkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wightkin 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Wightkin. 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 12 military records available for the last name Wightkin. For the veterans among your Wightkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wightkin lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Wightkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wightkin in 1976 was 92, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wightkin 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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