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Wiegant Family History

Wiegant 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: Wiegand, Wieland, Winant, Wiemann, Wiegmann, Wigand, Wigent, Wiant

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Where is the Wiegant family from?

You can see how Wiegant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiegant family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiegant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Wiegant families living in Illinois. This was about 26% of all the recorded Wiegant's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wiegant families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiegant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wiegant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wiegant. 45% of Wiegant men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Electrician
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%

What Wiegant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 599 census records available for the last name Wiegant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiegant 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Wiegant. 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 120 military records available for the last name Wiegant. For the veterans among your Wiegant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiegant lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Wiegant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wiegant in 1964 was 86, and 63 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiegant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiegant 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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