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Wiygul Family History

Wiygul Surname Meaning

Probably a variant under Slavic influence of German Weigel or Wiegel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wiygul family from?

You can see how Wiygul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiygul family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiygul families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Wiygul families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiygul's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Wiygul families in 1880.
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What did your Wiygul ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiygul. 34% of Wiygul men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Wiygul women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wiygul were Mechanic and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Mechanic
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Wiygul family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 412 census records available for the last name Wiygul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiygul 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Wiygul. 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 100 military records available for the last name Wiygul. For the veterans among your Wiygul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiygul lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wiygul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wiygul in 1964 was 72, and 87 in 2004.

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