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Vigiano Family History

Vigiano 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: Viggiano, Viviano, Vivian, Viano, Rigano, Villano, Vigeant, Vicino

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Where is the Vigiano family from?

You can see how Vigiano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vigiano family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Vigiano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Vigiano families living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Vigiano's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Vigiano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vigiano 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 Vigiano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vigiano. 100% of Vigiano men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Vigiano women worked as an Operator.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Recptionist
    50%

What Vigiano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Vigiano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vigiano 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Vigiano. 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 68 military records available for the last name Vigiano. For the veterans among your Vigiano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vigiano lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Vigiano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Vigiano in 1967 was 77, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vigiano 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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