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Wigin Family History

Wigin Surname Meaning

see Wiggins.

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


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You can see how Wigin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wigin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wigin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Wigin family living in New Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wigin's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Wigin families in 1840.
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There are 508 census records available for the last name Wigin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wigin 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Wigin. 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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There are 12 military records available for the last name Wigin. For the veterans among your Wigin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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