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Wigdorowitz Family History

Wigdorowitz 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: Horowitz, Borowitz, Fedorowicz, Vigorito, Borowicz, Aronowitz

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Where is the Wigdorowitz family from?

You can see how Wigdorowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wigdorowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Wigdorowitz families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Wigdorowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wigdorowitz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Wigdorowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wigdorowitz 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Wigdorowitz. 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 17 military records available for the last name Wigdorowitz. For the veterans among your Wigdorowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wigdorowitz lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1995, in the United States, Wigdorowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wigdorowitz in 1980 was 86, and 89 in 1995.

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