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Wigand Family History

Wigand Surname Meaning

German: variant of Wiegand.

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


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Where is the Wigand family from?

You can see how Wigand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wigand family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wigand families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Wigand families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Wigand's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wigand families in 1891.
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What did your Wigand ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wigand. 100% of Wigand women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Wigand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wigand 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 996 immigration records available for the last name Wigand. 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 Wigand. For the veterans among your Wigand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wigand lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Wigand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Wigand in 1955 was 46, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wigand 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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