Wygle Family History

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Wygle Name Meaning

Americanized spelling of German Weigel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Wykle, Wigle, Wikle, Wible, Weagle, Nagle, Yagle, Cagle, Walle, Wile

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Wygle Family Origin

Where is the Wygle family from?

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You can see how Wygle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wygle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wygle families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Wygle families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wygle's in the UK. London had the highest population of Wygle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wygle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Wygle Family Occupations

What did your Wygle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the US named Wygle. 15% of Wygle men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Wygle women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wygle were Truck Driver and Seamstress

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Top Male Occupations in 1940

  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Shipping Clerk
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations in 1940

  • Housewife
    29%
  • Housework
    15%
  • N Y A
    15%
  • Seamstress
    15%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Wygle Historical Records

What Wygle family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wygle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wygle census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 70 immigration records available for the last name Wygle. 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 Card

There are 233 military records available for the last name Wygle. For the veterans among your Wygle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Wygle Life Expectancy

What is the average Wygle lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wygle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Wygle in 1964 was 64, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wygle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wygle 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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