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Wigus Family History

Wigus 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: Wilgus, Wiggs, Vigus, Wiles, Biggs, Angus, Mikus, Wirkus, Titus, Wigg

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Where is the Wigus family from?

You can see how Wigus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wigus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wigus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Wigus families living in Texas. This was about 89% of all the recorded Wigus's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Wigus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wigus 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 52 census records available for the last name Wigus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wigus 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wigus. 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 Wigus. For the veterans among your Wigus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wigus 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wigus

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