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Wilgar Family History

Wilgar 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: Wilger, Vilar, Villar, Melgar, Wingard, Winger, Hilger, Winegar

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Where is the Wilgar family from?

You can see how Wilgar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilgar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilgar families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Wilgar families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilgar's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Wilgar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilgar 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 Wilgar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Glacier was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wilgar. 100% of Wilgar men worked as a Glacier.

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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

  • Glacier
    100%

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Census Records

There are 553 census records available for the last name Wilgar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilgar 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Wilgar. 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 139 military records available for the last name Wilgar. For the veterans among your Wilgar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilgar lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Wilgar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wilgar in 1967 was 68, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilgar 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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