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Waigan Family History

Waigan 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: Fagan, Mangan, Warman, Pagan, Radigan, Sagan, Wogan, Hagan, Langan

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Where is the Waigan family from?

You can see how Waigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waigan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Waigan family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Waigan's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Waigan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waigan 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 36 census records available for the last name Waigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waigan 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Waigan. 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 Waigan. For the veterans among your Waigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waigan lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1975, in the United States, Waigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Waigan in 1974 was 77, and 80 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waigan 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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