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Wygall Family History

Wygall 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: Wygal, Gall, Wall, Wignall, Ryall, Wigfall, Lyall, Legall, Wigal

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Where is the Wygall family from?

You can see how Wygall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wygall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wygall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Wygall family living in Worcestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wygall's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Wygall families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Wygall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wygall 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Wygall. 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 24 military records available for the last name Wygall. For the veterans among your Wygall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wygall lifespan?

Average Wygall life expectancy in 1974 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wygall 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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