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Wighert Family History

Wighert 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: Wichert, Wilbert, Wishart, Wilfert, Swigert, Eichert, Willert

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Where is the Wighert family from?

You can see how Wighert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wighert family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Wighert families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Wighert family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Wighert's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Wighert families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Wighert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wighert 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 Wighert. 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 4 military records available for the last name Wighert. For the veterans among your Wighert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wighert lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wighert 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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