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Vigean Family History

Vigean 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: Vigeant, Vigen, Pigeon, Gean, Vigneau, Vivian, Digman, Vogen, Virgen

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Where is the Vigean family from?

You can see how Vigean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vigean family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Vigean families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 27 Vigean families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Vigean's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Vigean families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vigean surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Vigean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vigean 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Vigean. 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 4 military records available for the last name Vigean. For the veterans among your Vigean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vigean lifespan?

Average Vigean life expectancy in 1999 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vigean 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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