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Wigen Family History

Wigen Surname Meaning

Norwegian and Danish: variant of Vigen.

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


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Where is the Wigen family from?

You can see how Wigen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wigen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wigen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Wigen family living in Carmarthenshire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Wigen's in United Kingdom. Carmarthenshire and 5 other counties had the highest population of Wigen families in 1891.
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What did your Wigen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wigen. 37% of Wigen men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Wigen women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wigen were Farm Laborer and 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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farm Operator
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wigen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wigen 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 650 immigration records available for the last name Wigen. 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 531 military records available for the last name Wigen. For the veterans among your Wigen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wigen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wigen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wigen in 1962 was 77, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wigen 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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