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Wigman Family History

Wigman Surname Meaning

for a maker or seller of cakes; see Wigger. Compare Cheeseman.variant of Wickman.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wigman family from?

You can see how Wigman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wigman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wigman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Wigman families living in Surrey. This was about 45% of all the recorded Wigman's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Wigman families in 1891.
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What did your Wigman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wigman. 25% of Wigman men worked as a General Labourer and 92% of Wigman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wigman were Iron Foundry Labourer On Colliery Plant and Shop Assistant.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Bricklayer
    25%
  • Builders Labourer
    17%
  • Iron Foundry Labourer On Colliery Plant
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Shop Assistant
    9%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Wigman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wigman 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 808 immigration records available for the last name Wigman. 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 311 military records available for the last name Wigman. For the veterans among your Wigman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wigman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wigman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wigman in 1963 was 87, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wigman 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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