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Wilguse Family History

Wilguse 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, Wiltse, Wielgus, Kilgus, Wilusz, Winge, Wise, Wiles, Wilhite

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Where is the Wilguse family from?

You can see how Wilguse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilguse family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Wilguse families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilguse's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Wilguse families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Wilguse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilguse 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wilguse. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wilguse. For the veterans among your Wilguse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilguse lifespan?

Average Wilguse life expectancy in 1963 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilguse 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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