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Wiggitt Family History

Wiggitt 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, Liggett, Piggott, Swiggett, Wiggins, Wingett, Leggitt

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Where is the Wiggitt family from?

You can see how Wiggitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiggitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Wiggitt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Wiggitt families living in Yorkshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Wiggitt's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Wiggitt families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Wiggitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiggitt 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Wiggitt. 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 15 military records available for the last name Wiggitt. For the veterans among your Wiggitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiggitt lifespan?

Average Wiggitt life expectancy in 1999 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiggitt 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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