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Vigario Family History

Vigario 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: Vicario, Vigorito, Figaro, Vario, Vidrio, Hilario, Vicari, Vilardo

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Where is the Vigario family from?

You can see how Vigario families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vigario family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Vigario families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Vigario families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Vigario's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Vigario families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vigario 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 Vigario ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vigario. 40% of Vigario men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Milker
    20%
  • Automobile Mechanic
    20%

What Vigario family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Vigario. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vigario 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Vigario. 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 73 military records available for the last name Vigario. For the veterans among your Vigario ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vigario lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Vigario life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Vigario in 1961 was 54, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vigario 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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