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Wiggal Family History

Wiggal 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: Wigal, Wiggin, Wigg, Wignall, Wigfall, Migdal, Wigdahl, Biggar

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Where is the Wiggal family from?

You can see how Wiggal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiggal family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiggal families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Wiggal family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiggal's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Wiggal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiggal 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 66 census records available for the last name Wiggal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiggal 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 Wiggal. 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 3 military records available for the last name Wiggal. For the veterans among your Wiggal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiggal lifespan?

Average Wiggal life expectancy in 1978 was 33 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiggal 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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