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Wigrys Family History

Wigrys 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: Wigren, Wiers, Wiggs, Wirts, Wires, Idris, Wilby, Vignes, Wiggin

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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Wigrys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wigrys 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 Wigrys. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Wigrys. For the veterans among your Wigrys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wigrys lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Wigrys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Wigrys in 1954 was 44, and 65 in 2003.

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