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Wiig Family History

Wiig Surname Meaning

Norwegian and Danish: variant of Vig.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wiig family from?

You can see how Wiig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiig families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Wiig families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wiig's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wiig families in 1880.
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What did your Wiig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wiig. 25% of Wiig men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Captain
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Wiig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wiig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiig 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wiig. 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 233 military records available for the last name Wiig. For the veterans among your Wiig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiig lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Wiig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wiig in 1957 was 48, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiig 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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