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Wygo Family History

Wygo 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: Logo, Rego, Yao, Dugo, Lugo, Yeo, Go, Hugo, Wigg, Argo

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Where is the Wygo family from?

You can see how Wygo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wygo family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wygo families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Wygo families living in Wiltshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wygo's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Wygo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wygo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Wygo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wygo 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Wygo. 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 1 military records available for the last name Wygo. For the veterans among your Wygo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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