This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Wigld family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Wigld Family History

Wigld 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: Wild, Wigle, Will, Field, Wold, Wind, Wilk, Wagle, Wald, Hild

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Wigld family from?

You can see how Wigld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wigld family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Wigld families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wigld's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Wigld families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wigld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Wigld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Wigld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wigld census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Wigld

Passenger Lists

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Wigld. 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.

View all Wigld immigration records

Draft Cards

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

View all Wigld military records

You've only scratched the surface of Wigld family history

Discover More

What is the average Wigld lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wigld 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wigld

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Wigld family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial