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Wigington Family History

Wigington Surname Meaning

English: variant of English Wigginton.

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


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Where is the Wigington family from?

You can see how Wigington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wigington family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wigington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Wigington families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Wigington's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wigington families in 1891.
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What did your Wigington 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 Wigington. 100% of Wigington men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Wigington 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Wigington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wigington 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Wigington. 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 835 military records available for the last name Wigington. For the veterans among your Wigington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wigington lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Wigington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wigington in 1951 was 45, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wigington 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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