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Wiegaud Family History

Wiegaud 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, Wingard, Winegard, Rigaud, Wigand, Wirgau, Wieand

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Where is the Wiegaud family from?

You can see how Wiegaud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiegaud family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiegaud families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wiegaud families living in Missouri. This was about 40% of all the recorded Wiegaud's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Wiegaud families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiegaud 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 155 census records available for the last name Wiegaud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiegaud 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Wiegaud. 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 19 military records available for the last name Wiegaud. For the veterans among your Wiegaud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiegaud lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1981, in the United States, Wiegaud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wiegaud in 1973 was 68, and 91 in 1981.

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