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Viga Family History

Viga 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: Vila, Vida, Via, Higa, Vina, Vig, Vita, Veiga, Vega, Vigo

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Where is the Viga family from?

You can see how Viga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viga family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Viga families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Viga family living in British Columbia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Viga's in Canada. British Columbia and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Viga families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Viga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Viga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Viga. 59% of Viga 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    59%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Coal Loader
    12%
  • Painter
    12%

What Viga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Viga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viga 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 433 immigration records available for the last name Viga. 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 56 military records available for the last name Viga. For the veterans among your Viga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viga lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Viga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Viga in 1972 was 76, and 85 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Viga

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Viga 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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