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Wigman Family History

Wigman Surname Meaning

for a maker or seller of cakes; see Wigger. Compare Cheeseman.variant of Wickman.

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


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Where is the Wigman family from?

You can see how Wigman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wigman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wigman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Wigman families living in British Columbia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wigman's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Wigman families in 1911.
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What did your Wigman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wigman. 26% of Wigman men worked as a Salesman and 29% of Wigman women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wigman were Machinist and Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    26%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    29%
  • Packer
    15%
  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Wigman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wigman 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 808 immigration records available for the last name Wigman. 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 311 military records available for the last name Wigman. For the veterans among your Wigman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wigman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wigman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wigman in 1963 was 87, and 66 in 2004.

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