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Wigart Family History

Wigart 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: Swigart, Wishart, Wingard, Swigert, Figaro, Sweigart, Elgart, Wiard

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Where is the Wigart family from?

You can see how Wigart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wigart family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wigart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Wigart families living in Maryland. This was about 80% of all the recorded Wigart's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Wigart families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wigart 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 218 census records available for the last name Wigart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wigart 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Wigart. 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 36 military records available for the last name Wigart. For the veterans among your Wigart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wigart lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1998, in the United States, Wigart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wigart in 1979 was 92, and 96 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wigart 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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