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Wigington Name Meaning

English: variant of English Wigginton .

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


Similar surnames: Wiginton, Wiggington, Wigginton, Edgington, Withington, Airington

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Where is the Wigington family from?

You can see how Wigington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wigington family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wigington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Wigington families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Wigington's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wigington families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wigington surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wigington ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wigington. 34% of Wigington men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Wigington women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wigington were Farming and Saleslady. .

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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
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    17%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Seamstress
    13%
  • Saleslady
    13%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Wigington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wigington 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Wigington. 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 835 military records available for the last name Wigington. For the veterans among your Wigington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wigington lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Wigington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wigington in 1951 was 45, and 72 in 2004.

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