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Wigal Family History

Wigal Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Weigel or Wiegel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wigal family from?

You can see how Wigal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wigal family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wigal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Wigal family living in Essex. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wigal's in United Kingdom. Essex and 2 other counties had the highest population of Wigal families in 1891.
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What did your Wigal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wigal. 17% of Wigal men worked as an Owner and 34% of Wigal women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wigal were Laborer and Stenographer.

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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

  • Owner
    17%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Labor
    13%
  • Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Farm
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wigal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wigal 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Wigal. 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 431 military records available for the last name Wigal. For the veterans among your Wigal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wigal lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Wigal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Wigal in 1961 was 72, and 65 in 2004.

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