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Wigney Family History

Wigney 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: Wigley, Winney, Rigney, Wigner, Winey, Widney, Sidney, Eigner

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Where is the Wigney family from?

You can see how Wigney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wigney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wigney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Wigney families living in Surrey. This was about 17% of all the recorded Wigney's in United Kingdom. Surrey and 1 other county had the highest population of Wigney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wigney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wigney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton Weaver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wigney. 100% of Wigney men worked as a Cotton Weaver and 78% of Wigney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Cotton Weaver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Cotton Weaver
    23%

What Wigney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wigney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wigney 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Wigney. 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 170 military records available for the last name Wigney. For the veterans among your Wigney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wigney lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Wigney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Wigney in 1964 was 76, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wigney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wigney 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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