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Wigforss Family History

Wigforss 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: Winford, Wilford, Wigmore, Bigford, Weghorst, Pigford, Wiggers, Forss

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Wigforss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wigforss 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Wigforss. 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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There are 6 military records available for the last name Wigforss. For the veterans among your Wigforss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wigforss lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1979, in the United States, Wigforss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Wigforss in 1977 was 94, and 90 in 1979.

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