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Wigandt Family History

Wigandt 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: Wigand, Weigandt, Wiland, Wiegand, Winant, Wyandt, Wigent, Wiant

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Where is the Wigandt family from?

You can see how Wigandt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wigandt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wigandt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wigandt families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Wigandt's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wigandt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wigandt 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 74 census records available for the last name Wigandt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wigandt 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Wigandt. 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 132 military records available for the last name Wigandt. For the veterans among your Wigandt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wigandt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Wigandt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wigandt in 1964 was 66, and 62 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wigandt 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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