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Wilgen Family History

Wilgen 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: Wilden, Gilgen, Willen, Wilger, Wilken, Ilgen, Wiltgen, Wigen, Wilen

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Where is the Wilgen family from?

You can see how Wilgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilgen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilgen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Wilgen families living in Illinois. This was about 62% of all the recorded Wilgen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wilgen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilgen 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 did your Wilgen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wilgen. 60% of Wilgen men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wilgen women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Wilgen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Wilgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilgen 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Wilgen. 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 43 military records available for the last name Wilgen. For the veterans among your Wilgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilgen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Wilgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wilgen in 1969 was 79, and 94 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilgen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilgen 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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