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Vigg Family History

Vigg 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: Figg, Wigg, Vig, Rigg, Pigg, Vigo, Bigg, Nigg, Vigh, Sigg

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Where is the Vigg family from?

You can see how Vigg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vigg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Vigg families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Vigg families living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Vigg's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Vigg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vigg 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 Vigg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vigg. 100% of Vigg 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%

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Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name Vigg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vigg 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Vigg. 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 Vigg. For the veterans among your Vigg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vigg lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Vigg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Vigg in 1968 was 64, and 73 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vigg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vigg 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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