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Vigland Family History

Vigland 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: Wieland, Voland, Teigland, Ragland, Nieland, Island, England

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Where is the Vigland family from?

You can see how Vigland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vigland family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vigland families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vigland's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Vigland families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vigland 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 84 census records available for the last name Vigland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vigland 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Vigland. 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 13 military records available for the last name Vigland. For the veterans among your Vigland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vigland lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1991, in the United States, Vigland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Vigland in 1962 was 87, and 56 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vigland 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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