This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Wigram family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Wigram Family History

Wigram Surname Meaning

from Middle English whīt ‘fair pale; attractive’ + grom ‘servant’. Compare Ralph le Whyteclerk 1248 in Assize Rolls (Berks) ‘fair cleric’; Henry Wythkenep 1254 in WAM ‘fair servant’ (Old English cnapa).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Wigram family from?

You can see how Wigram families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wigram family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wigram families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Wigram families living in Surrey. This was about 27% of all the recorded Wigram's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Wigram families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wigram surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Wigram ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Schoolmaster and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wigram. 50% of Wigram men worked as a Schoolmaster and 59% of Wigram women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wigram were Clerk In Holy Orders and No Duties.

View Census Data for Wigram | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

England shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Schoolmaster
    50%
  • Clerk In Holy Orders
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    59%
  • Private Means
    35%
  • No Duties
    7%

What Wigram family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wigram. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wigram census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Wigram

Passenger Lists

There are 561 immigration records available for the last name Wigram. 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.

View all Wigram immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 373 military records available for the last name Wigram. For the veterans among your Wigram ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Wigram military records

You've only scratched the surface of Wigram family history

Discover More

What is the average Wigram lifespan?

Average Wigram life expectancy in 1988 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wigram

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wigram 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Wigram family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial