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Wigre Family History

Wigre 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: Wire, Wigren, Wigle, Winge, Wagle, Wise, Ware, Wigg, Figge, Pitre

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Where is the Wigre family from?

You can see how Wigre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wigre family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wigre families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Wigre families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Wigre's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Wigre families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wigre 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 74 census records available for the last name Wigre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wigre 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Wigre. 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 Wigre. For the veterans among your Wigre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wigre lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1970, in the United States, Wigre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Wigre in 1964 was 84, and 66 in 1970.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wigre 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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