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Vigler Family History

Vigler 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: Sigler, Bigler, Gigler, Vogler, Viger, Zigler, Figler, Vidler, Rigler

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Where is the Vigler family from?

You can see how Vigler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vigler family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vigler families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Vigler families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Vigler's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Vigler families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Vigler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vigler 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Vigler. 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 14 military records available for the last name Vigler. For the veterans among your Vigler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vigler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Vigler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Vigler in 1965 was 77, and 84 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vigler 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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