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Where is the Wigin family from?

You can see how Wigin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wigin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wigin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Wigin family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wigin's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Wigin families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wigin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 508 census records available for the last name Wigin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wigin 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Wigin. 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 12 military records available for the last name Wigin. For the veterans among your Wigin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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