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Wigmosta Family History

Wigmosta 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: Ragosta, Wigmore, Agosta, Wilmot, Wilmott, Wilmouth, Zigmont, Wilmoth

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Wigmosta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wigmosta 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wigmosta. 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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There are 5 military records available for the last name Wigmosta. For the veterans among your Wigmosta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wigmosta lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Wigmosta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wigmosta in 1977 was 80, and 78 in 2003.

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