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Wignes Family History

Wignes 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: Vignes, Wigner, Wines, Hines, Eigner, Wiles, Wagner, Bines, Warnes

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Where is the Wignes family from?

You can see how Wignes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wignes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wignes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Wignes family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Wignes's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Wignes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wignes 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 Wignes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wignes. 100% of Wignes men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Wignes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 330 census records available for the last name Wignes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wignes 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Wignes. 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 45 military records available for the last name Wignes. For the veterans among your Wignes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wignes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Wignes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wignes in 1963 was 74, and 90 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wignes 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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