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Vigier Family History

Vigier 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: Vivier, Viger, Vicker, Eigner, Vignes, Didier, Venier, Tiger, Sigler

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Where is the Vigier family from?

You can see how Vigier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vigier family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Vigier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Vigier family living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Vigier's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Vigier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vigier 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 Vigier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vigier. 50% of Vigier men worked as a Farm 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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Vigier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 526 census records available for the last name Vigier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vigier 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 331 immigration records available for the last name Vigier. 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 61 military records available for the last name Vigier. For the veterans among your Vigier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vigier lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Vigier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Vigier in 1960 was 57, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vigier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vigier 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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