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Wigner Family History

Wigner Surname Meaning

German: occupational name from an agent derivative of Middle High German wigen ‘to weigh’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wigner family from?

You can see how Wigner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wigner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wigner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Wigner families living in Quebec. This was about 40% of all the recorded Wigner's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Wigner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wigner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wigner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wigner. 23% of Wigner men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Wigner women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wigner were Truck Driver 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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    38%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Housewife
    13%

What Wigner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Wigner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wigner 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 448 immigration records available for the last name Wigner. 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 554 military records available for the last name Wigner. For the veterans among your Wigner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wigner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wigner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Wigner in 1962 was 79, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wigner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wigner 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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