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Vaigh Family History

Vaigh Surname 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: Haigh, Daigh, Vaugh, Vigh, Haugh, High, Varga, Haig, Raith, Faith

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Where is the Vaigh family from?

You can see how Vaigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vaigh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Vaigh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Vaigh family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vaigh's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Vaigh families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Vaigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaigh 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Vaigh. 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 21 military records available for the last name Vaigh. For the veterans among your Vaigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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