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Vigdor Family History

Vigdor 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: Victor, Rigdon, Higdon, Vigo, Lindor, Vietor, Sidor, Viger, Rigor

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Where is the Vigdor family from?

You can see how Vigdor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vigdor family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vigdor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Vigdor family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Vigdor's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vigdor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vigdor 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 Vigdor ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vigdor. 100% of Vigdor 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 Vigdor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 615 census records available for the last name Vigdor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vigdor 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Vigdor. 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 93 military records available for the last name Vigdor. For the veterans among your Vigdor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vigdor lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Vigdor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Vigdor in 1960 was 54, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vigdor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vigdor 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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