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Whigan Family History

Whigan 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: Wogan, Hogan, Hagan, Higa, Whitman, Whelan, Wiman, Whan, Wigand

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Where is the Whigan family from?

You can see how Whigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whigan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whigan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Whigan family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whigan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Whigan families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whigan 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 76 census records available for the last name Whigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whigan 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Whigan. 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 20 military records available for the last name Whigan. For the veterans among your Whigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whigan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whigan 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whigan

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