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Wilgo Family History

Wilgo 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: Kilgo, Wingo, Wild, Will, Wilton, Diego, Wing, Virgo, Winge, Wilk

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Where is the Wilgo family from?

You can see how Wilgo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilgo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wilgo families living in Delaware. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilgo's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Wilgo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilgo 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 69 census records available for the last name Wilgo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilgo 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Wilgo. 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 18 military records available for the last name Wilgo. For the veterans among your Wilgo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilgo lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1994, in the United States, Wilgo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wilgo in 1970 was 66, and 81 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilgo 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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