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Vigdal Family History

Vigdal 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: Migdal, Vidal, Vinal, Vida, Vignali, Vial, Vital, Wigdahl, Vigil

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Where is the Vigdal family from?

You can see how Vigdal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vigdal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vigdal family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Vigdal's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Vigdal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vigdal 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 Vigdal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vigdal. 55% of Vigdal 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
    55%
  • Farming
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%

What Vigdal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 367 census records available for the last name Vigdal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vigdal 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Vigdal. 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 40 military records available for the last name Vigdal. For the veterans among your Vigdal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vigdal lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Vigdal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Vigdal in 1969 was 85, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vigdal 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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