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Whigman Family History

Whigman 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: Whitman, Higman, Weigman, Whisman, Widman, Shipman, Digman, Wiman

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Where is the Whigman family from?

You can see how Whigman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whigman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Whigman families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Whigman family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whigman's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Whigman families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Whigman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whigman 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Whigman. 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 5 military records available for the last name Whigman. For the veterans among your Whigman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whigman lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whigman 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 Whigman

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