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Wigsmoen Family History

Wigsmoen 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: Winston, Wiesen, Wissmann, Wiesmann, Wigmore, Wigren, Wilson, Wisman

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Where is the Wigsmoen family from?

You can see how Wigsmoen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wigsmoen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wigsmoen family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Wigsmoen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wigsmoen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wigsmoen 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 59 census records available for the last name Wigsmoen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wigsmoen 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wigsmoen. 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 15 military records available for the last name Wigsmoen. For the veterans among your Wigsmoen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wigsmoen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Wigsmoen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wigsmoen in 1968 was 73, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wigsmoen 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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