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Wigent Family History

Wigent Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of Wigand.

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


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Where is the Wigent family from?

You can see how Wigent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wigent family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wigent families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Wigent families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Wigent's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Wigent families in 1891.
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What did your Wigent ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wigent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wigent 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Wigent. 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 161 military records available for the last name Wigent. For the veterans among your Wigent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wigent lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Wigent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wigent in 1960 was 67, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wigent 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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