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Wiggington Name Meaning

English: variant of Wigginton .

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


Similar surnames: Wigington, Wigginton, Wiginton, Warbington, Wolfington, Whitington

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Where is the Wiggington family from?

You can see how Wiggington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiggington family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wiggington families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 22 Wiggington families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Wiggington's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wiggington families in 1891.
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What did your Wiggington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wiggington. 100% of Wiggington men worked as a General Farm Labourer and 86% of Wiggington women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Farm Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Dressmaker
    15%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Wiggington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiggington 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Wiggington. 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 411 military records available for the last name Wiggington. For the veterans among your Wiggington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiggington lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Wiggington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wiggington in 1961 was 51, and 87 in 2004.

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