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Wignott Family History

Wignott 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: Sinnott, Wilcott, Minott, Piggott, Pignotti, Pigott, Wilmott, Winnett

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Where is the Wignott family from?

You can see how Wignott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wignott family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wignott family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Wignott's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Wignott families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wignott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Wignott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wignott 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Wignott. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wignott. For the veterans among your Wignott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wignott lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1995, in the United States, Wignott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Wignott in 1976 was 90, and 78 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wignott 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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