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Vignet Family History

Vignet 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: Vignes, Vinet, Eigner, Vine, Vigneau, Vernet, Viney, Viner, Vint

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Where is the Vignet family from?

You can see how Vignet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vignet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vignet families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Vignet families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Vignet's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Vignet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vignet 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 Vignet ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Forgeron was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Vignet. 100% of Vignet men worked as a Forgeron.

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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 1921

  • Forgeron
    100%

What Vignet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Vignet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vignet 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Vignet. 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 11 military records available for the last name Vignet. For the veterans among your Vignet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vignet lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Vignet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Vignet in 1973 was 85, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vignet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vignet 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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