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Whigams Family History

Whigams 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: Whigham, Shams, Higa, Higham, Nigam, Wham, Iams, Hyams, Ligas, Rigas

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Where is the Whigams family from?

You can see how Whigams families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whigams family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Whigams families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whigams's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Whigams families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Whigams. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whigams 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 Whigams. 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 Whigams. For the veterans among your Whigams ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whigams lifespan?

Average Whigams life expectancy in 1967 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whigams 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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