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Wiggan Family History

Wiggan Surname Meaning

English:: habitational name from Wigan in Lancashire. The origin of the placename is uncertain; it may be a shortening of an earlier name composed of a Proto-Welsh element (perhaps treβ ‘homestead settlement house’) + the Welsh personal name Wiga.

Wigan in Anglesey probably has the same origin. Alternatively, in some cases, it may be a variant of Wiggin.

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


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Where is the Wiggan family from?

You can see how Wiggan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiggan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wiggan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 49 Wiggan families living in Yorkshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Wiggan's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Wiggan families in 1891.
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What did your Wiggan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wiggan. 50% of Wiggan men worked as a General Labourer and 67% of Wiggan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wiggan were Painter decorator and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Painter decorator
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Cotton Weaver
    17%
  • Silk Weaver
    10%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Wiggan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiggan 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 515 immigration records available for the last name Wiggan. 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 254 military records available for the last name Wiggan. For the veterans among your Wiggan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiggan lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Wiggan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wiggan in 1955 was 39, and 61 in 2004.

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