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Wilgus Family History

Wilgus Surname Meaning

Polish: variant of Wielgus.

English: nickname for a wild or unpredictable person from a variant of Wildgoose.

This surname is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wilgus family from?

You can see how Wilgus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilgus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilgus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Wilgus families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wilgus's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Wilgus families in 1891.
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What did your Wilgus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wilgus. 19% of Wilgus men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Wilgus women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wilgus were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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
    19%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Saleslady
    13%
  • Bookkeeper
    13%
  • Stenographer
    11%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Wilgus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilgus 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 585 immigration records available for the last name Wilgus. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wilgus. For the veterans among your Wilgus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilgus lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Wilgus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wilgus in 1950 was 71, and 76 in 2004.

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