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Wigiert Family History

Wigiert 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: Wilbert, Wilfert, Swigert, Willert, Wichert, Wigner, Wigent, Tigert

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Where is the Wigiert family from?

You can see how Wigiert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wigiert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wigiert family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Wigiert's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Wigiert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wigiert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Wigiert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wigiert 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wigiert. 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 39 military records available for the last name Wigiert. For the veterans among your Wigiert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wigiert lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wigiert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wigiert in 1964 was 63, and 76 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wigiert 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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