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Wilgis Family History

Wilgis 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: Wilgus, Willis, Wiggin, Wiles, Millis, Lillis, Wallis, Gillis, Wilkie

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Where is the Wilgis family from?

You can see how Wilgis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilgis family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilgis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Wilgis families living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wilgis's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Wilgis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilgis 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 Wilgis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Blacksmith and Student Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wilgis. 50% of Wilgis men worked as a Blacksmith and 100% of Wilgis women worked as a Student Nurse.

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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

  • Blacksmith
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Student Nurse
    100%

What Wilgis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 389 census records available for the last name Wilgis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilgis 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Wilgis. 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 101 military records available for the last name Wilgis. For the veterans among your Wilgis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilgis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wilgis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wilgis in 1963 was 29, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilgis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilgis 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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