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Origins of the Wigans surname

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We have a total number of 290 records for people with the last name Wigans.

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Where do most Wiganses live?

In 1921, most Wiganses lived in South Wales.


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Interesting facts about Wiganses

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We have 253 records for the Wigans surname. The oldest one dates back to 1885.

Who were Wiganses most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Wigans first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Wiganses

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Wiganses in 1921
House Keeper

4

Attends To The House

3

Cotton Spinner

3

Child

2

Dressmaker

2

Common Male occupations for Wiganses in 1921
Bricklayer

8

Blacksmith

3

Bricksetter

3

Bricksetters Lab

3

Hand Loom Weaver Cotton

3

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