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Wiggit Family History

Wiggit 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: Wiggin, Wigg, Biggio, Liggio, Wight, Biggie, Wigent, Wiggins, Riggi

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Where is the Wiggit family from?

You can see how Wiggit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiggit family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiggit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Wiggit families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiggit's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Wiggit families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiggit 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 16 census records available for the last name Wiggit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiggit 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Wiggit. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wiggit. For the veterans among your Wiggit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiggit lifespan?

Average Wiggit life expectancy in 1992 was 36 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiggit 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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