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Wygal Family History

Wygal Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Weigel.

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


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Where is the Wygal family from?

You can see how Wygal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wygal family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wygal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Wygal family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wygal's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wygal families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wygal 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 Wygal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wygal. 27% of Wygal men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Wygal women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wygal were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Bookkeeper
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    30%
  • Seamstress
    30%
  • School Teacher
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

What Wygal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wygal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wygal 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Wygal. 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 713 military records available for the last name Wygal. For the veterans among your Wygal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wygal lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Wygal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Wygal in 1953 was 48, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wygal 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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