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Wyger Family History

Wyger 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: Wymer, Wager, Kyger, Tyger, Gyger, Wyler, Wyner, Wyer, Weger, Alger

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Where is the Wyger family from?

You can see how Wyger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wyger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wyger families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Wyger family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wyger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wyger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wyger 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 24 census records available for the last name Wyger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wyger 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 Wyger. 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 Wyger. For the veterans among your Wyger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wyger lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wyger 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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