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Wiggmore Family History

Wiggmore 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: Wigmore, Wilmore, Willmore, Whitmore, Wetmore, Gilmore, Signore

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Where is the Wiggmore family from?

You can see how Wiggmore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiggmore family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Wiggmore families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Wiggmore families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiggmore's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Wiggmore families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiggmore surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Wiggmore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiggmore 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Wiggmore. 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 11 military records available for the last name Wiggmore. For the veterans among your Wiggmore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiggmore lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1973, in the United States, Wiggmore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Wiggmore in 1968 was 73, and 82 in 1973.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiggmore 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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