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Whigha Family History

Whigha 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: Whigham, Wright, High, Higa, Higham, Hight, Wight, Whitham, Waight

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Where is the Whigha family from?

You can see how Whigha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whigha family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Whigha families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Whigha families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Whigha's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Whigha families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whigha 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 4 census records available for the last name Whigha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whigha 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Whigha. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Whigha. For the veterans among your Whigha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whigha lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1999, in the United States, Whigha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Whigha in 1990 was 24, and 72 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whigha 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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