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Wiglund Family History

Wiglund 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: Wiklund, Wieland, Heglund, Haglund, Wiland, Sigmund, Hoglund, Englund

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Where is the Wiglund family from?

You can see how Wiglund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiglund family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wiglund families living in Minnesota. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wiglund's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Wiglund families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiglund 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 72 census records available for the last name Wiglund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiglund 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Wiglund. 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 5 military records available for the last name Wiglund. For the veterans among your Wiglund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiglund lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1984, in the United States, Wiglund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Wiglund in 1966 was 88, and 71 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiglund 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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