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Vighi Family History

Vighi 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: Righi, Vigh, Light, High, Vinci, Vig, Tighe, Nishi, Oishi, Vigo

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Where is the Vighi family from?

You can see how Vighi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vighi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Vighi families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Vighi's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vighi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vighi 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 Vighi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vighi. 67% of Vighi men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Mason
    34%

What Vighi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Vighi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vighi 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Vighi. 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 35 military records available for the last name Vighi. For the veterans among your Vighi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vighi lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Vighi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Vighi in 1968 was 84, and 74 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vighi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vighi 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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