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Viglas Family History

Viglas 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: Vilas, Villas, Villa, Vilar, Vila, Villar, Vignes, Milas, Silas, Glas

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Where is the Viglas family from?

You can see how Viglas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viglas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Viglas families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Viglas's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Viglas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Viglas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viglas 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Viglas. 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 30 military records available for the last name Viglas. For the veterans among your Viglas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viglas lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Viglas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Viglas in 1960 was 65, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Viglas 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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