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Vigelius Family History

Vigelius 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: Chelius, Vitalis, Velis, Wielgus, Angelus, Milius, Valerius, Melius

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Where is the Vigelius family from?

You can see how Vigelius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vigelius family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vigelius families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Vigelius families living in New York. This was about 89% of all the recorded Vigelius's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vigelius families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Vigelius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vigelius 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Vigelius. 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 76 military records available for the last name Vigelius. For the veterans among your Vigelius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vigelius lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1988, in the United States, Vigelius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Vigelius in 1962 was 89, and 95 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vigelius 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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