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Wigbel Family History

Wigbel 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: Winkel, Giebel, Gimbel, Biebel, Igel, Wibben, Wiesel, Zwiebel, Wigley

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Where is the Wigbel family from?

You can see how Wigbel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wigbel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wigbel family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Wigbel's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Wigbel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wigbel 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 33 census records available for the last name Wigbel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wigbel 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wigbel. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wigbel. For the veterans among your Wigbel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wigbel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1976, in the United States, Wigbel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Wigbel in 1968 was 74, and 80 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wigbel 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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