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Wignell Family History

Wignell Surname Meaning

see Wignall.

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


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Where is the Wignell family from?

You can see how Wignell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wignell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wignell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Wignell families living in Leicestershire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Wignell's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Wignell families in 1891.
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What did your Wignell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wignell. 100% of Wignell men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Wignell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wignell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wignell 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Wignell. 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 106 military records available for the last name Wignell. For the veterans among your Wignell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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