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Viggan Family History

Viggan 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: Riggan, Wiggin, Vivian, Viegas, Digman, Coggan, Duggan, Virgen

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Where is the Viggan family from?

You can see how Viggan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viggan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Viggan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Viggan family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Viggan's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Viggan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Viggan 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 34 census records available for the last name Viggan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viggan 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Viggan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Viggan. For the veterans among your Viggan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viggan lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1991, in the United States, Viggan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Viggan in 1975 was 73, and 83 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Viggan 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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