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Wignan Family History

Wignan 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: Dignan, Dinan, Wiggin, Magnan, Wogan, Wagnon, Dignam, Wignall, Widman

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Where is the Wignan family from?

You can see how Wignan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wignan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Wignan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Wignan families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wignan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wignan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Wignan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wignan 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 Wignan. 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 4 military records available for the last name Wignan. For the veterans among your Wignan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wignan lifespan?

Average Wignan life expectancy in 1995 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wignan 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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