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Wighton Family History

Wighton Surname Meaning

see Waiton.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wighton family from?

You can see how Wighton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wighton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wighton families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 23 Wighton families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wighton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wighton families in 1911.
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What did your Wighton ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wighton. 29% of Wighton 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Contractor
    15%
  • Labourer
    15%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wighton. 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 345 military records available for the last name Wighton. For the veterans among your Wighton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wighton lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Wighton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wighton in 1955 was 43, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wighton 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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