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Fwigley Family History

Fwigley 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, Figley, Willey, Finley, Wrigley, Fairley, Fagley, Quigley

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Where is the Fwigley family from?

You can see how Fwigley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fwigley family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Fwigley families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fwigley's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Fwigley families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Fwigley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fwigley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Fwigley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fwigley. For the veterans among your Fwigley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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