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Wigo Family History

Wigo 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: Wigg, Rigo, Vigo, Igo, Wingo, Vito, Wien, Ito, Wild, Wick

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Where is the Wigo family from?

You can see how Wigo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wigo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wigo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Wigo families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Wigo's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Wigo families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Wigo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wigo 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Wigo. 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 35 military records available for the last name Wigo. For the veterans among your Wigo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wigo lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1985, in the United States, Wigo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wigo in 1968 was 89, and 95 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wigo 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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