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Vigard Family History

Vigard 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: Figard, Vizard, Vilar, Izard, Agard, Legard, Linard, Pinard, Gard

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Where is the Vigard family from?

You can see how Vigard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vigard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Vigard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Vigard family living in Wiltshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vigard's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Vigard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vigard 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 Vigard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vigard. 100% of Vigard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Vigard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Vigard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vigard 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Vigard. 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 12 military records available for the last name Vigard. For the veterans among your Vigard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vigard lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Vigard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Vigard in 1969 was 63, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vigard 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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