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Wygant Family History

Wygant Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Weigand.

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


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Where is the Wygant family from?

You can see how Wygant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wygant family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wygant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Wygant families living in Essex. This was about 63% of all the recorded Wygant's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Wygant families in 1891.
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What did your Wygant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wygant. 16% of Wygant men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Wygant women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wygant were Manager and House Keeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    16%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    17%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • House Keeper
    10%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Wygant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wygant 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 387 immigration records available for the last name Wygant. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Wygant. For the veterans among your Wygant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wygant lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Wygant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wygant in 1944 was 19, and 87 in 2004.

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