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Wigins Family History

Wigins Name 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: Wiggins, Wiggin, Biggins, Higgins, Dwiggins, Widing, Siggins, Liggins

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Where is the Wigins family from?

You can see how Wigins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wigins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wigins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Wigins families living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wigins's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Wigins families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wigins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wigins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wigins. 55% of Wigins men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Farmer
    46%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wigins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wigins 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Wigins. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 99 military records available for the last name Wigins. For the veterans among your Wigins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wigins lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1988, in the United States, Wigins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wigins in 1983 was 72, and 88 in 1988.

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