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Mcwiggon Family History

Mcwiggon 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: Wiggin, Mckinnon, Mcgibbon, Mcgilton, Wigton, Mignon, Mckibbon

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Where is the Mcwiggon family from?

You can see how Mcwiggon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcwiggon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1881. The most Mcwiggon families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 5 Mcwiggon families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcwiggon's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcwiggon families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Mcwiggon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcwiggon 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mcwiggon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Mcwiggon. For the veterans among your Mcwiggon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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