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Wiginton Family History

Wiginton Surname Meaning

English (London): variant of Wigginton.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wiginton family from?

You can see how Wiginton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiginton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wiginton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Wiginton families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiginton's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Wiginton families in 1911.
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What did your Wiginton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiginton. 35% of Wiginton men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Wiginton women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wiginton were Farming and Helper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    28%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Farm Labor
    17%
  • Helper
    12%

What Wiginton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wiginton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiginton 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Wiginton. 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 755 military records available for the last name Wiginton. For the veterans among your Wiginton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiginton lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Wiginton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Wiginton in 1950 was 55, and 65 in 2004.

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