Wigsell Surname Meaning & Wigsell Family History at Ancestry.co.uk®

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Where is the Wigsell family from?

You can see how Wigsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wigsell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Wigsell families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wigsell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wigsell families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wigsell 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 Wigsell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Wigsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wigsell 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Wigsell. 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 3 military records available for the last name Wigsell. For the veterans among your Wigsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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