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Wigdahl Family History

Wigdahl Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from a farmstead named Vigdal or Vikdal from Vig probably a river name or vik ‘bay’ ‘inlet’ + dal ‘valley’.

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


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Where is the Wigdahl family from?

You can see how Wigdahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wigdahl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wigdahl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Wigdahl families living in Lancashire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Wigdahl's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wigdahl families in 1891.
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What did your Wigdahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wigdahl. 100% of Wigdahl women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 877 census records available for the last name Wigdahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wigdahl 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Wigdahl. 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 173 military records available for the last name Wigdahl. For the veterans among your Wigdahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wigdahl lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Wigdahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wigdahl in 1955 was 60, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wigdahl 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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