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Wygle Family History

Wygle Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Weigel.

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


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Where is the Wygle family from?

You can see how Wygle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wygle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wygle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Wygle families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wygle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wygle families in 1891.
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What did your Wygle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wygle. 39% of Wygle men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wygle women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Shipping Clerk
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Wygle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wygle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wygle 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Wygle. 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 233 military records available for the last name Wygle. For the veterans among your Wygle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wygle lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wygle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Wygle in 1964 was 64, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wygle 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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