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Wignton Family History

Wignton 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: Winton, Wigton, Wiginton, Linton, Hinton, Wilton, Winston, Sinton

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Where is the Wignton family from?

You can see how Wignton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wignton family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wignton families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Wignton's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Wignton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wignton 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 Wignton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wignton. 100% of Wignton 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%

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Wignton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wignton 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 Wignton. 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 Wignton. For the veterans among your Wignton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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