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Wightingale Family History

Wightingale 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: Nightingale, Nightengale, Withington, Martindale, Nachtigall, Wingate

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Where is the Wightingale family from?

You can see how Wightingale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wightingale family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Wightingale families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Wightingale families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wightingale's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wightingale families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wightingale 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 Wightingale ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wightingale. 100% of Wightingale 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 128 census records available for the last name Wightingale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wightingale 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Wightingale. 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 Wightingale. For the veterans among your Wightingale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wightingale lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wightingale

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