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Vigeland Family History

Vigeland 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: Ireland, Wieland, Nieland, Rieland, Egeland, Vigeant, Highland

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Where is the Vigeland family from?

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

In 1940, Carpenter and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vigeland. 100% of Vigeland men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Vigeland women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Vigeland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Vigeland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vigeland 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Vigeland. 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 61 military records available for the last name Vigeland. For the veterans among your Vigeland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vigeland lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Vigeland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Vigeland in 1961 was 62, and 78 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vigeland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vigeland 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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