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Wigaard Family History

Wigaard 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: Wingard, Willard, Wiard, Nygaard, Negaard, Figard, Wishard, Wigand

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Where is the Wigaard family from?

You can see how Wigaard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wigaard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wigaard family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Wigaard's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Wigaard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wigaard 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 70 census records available for the last name Wigaard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wigaard 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Wigaard. 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 Wigaard. For the veterans among your Wigaard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wigaard lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Wigaard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wigaard in 1976 was 25, and 72 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wigaard 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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