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Wiggerson Family History

Wiggerson 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: Higgerson, Ingerson, Wiggers, Wilkerson, Winterton, Holgerson

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Where is the Wiggerson family from?

You can see how Wiggerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiggerson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiggerson families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wiggerson families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiggerson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Wiggerson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiggerson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wiggerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wiggerson. 100% of Wiggerson women worked as a Cook.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Wiggerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Wiggerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiggerson 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Wiggerson. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wiggerson. For the veterans among your Wiggerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiggerson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1986, in the United States, Wiggerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Wiggerson in 1968 was 81, and 84 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiggerson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiggerson 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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