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Wigod Family History

Wigod 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: Wild, Wind, Ligon, Wood, Wigg, Bigos, Wion, Rigo, Vigo, Wied

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Where is the Wigod family from?

You can see how Wigod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wigod family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wigod families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wigod's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wigod families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wigod surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wigod ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wigod. 100% of Wigod men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Wigod. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wigod 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Wigod. 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 15 military records available for the last name Wigod. For the veterans among your Wigod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wigod lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Wigod life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wigod in 1964 was 60, and 59 in 2003.

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