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Vigon Family History

Vigon 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: Ligon, Vigo, Vigen, Simon, Vito, Varon, Virgo, Rigdon, Aiton, Pigeon

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Where is the Vigon family from?

You can see how Vigon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vigon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Vigon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Vigon families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Vigon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vigon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vigon 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 Vigon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Ladies Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Vigon. 100% of Vigon men worked as a Ladies Tailor and 100% of Vigon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Ladies Tailor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vigon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vigon 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Vigon. 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 38 military records available for the last name Vigon. For the veterans among your Vigon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vigon lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1998, in the United States, Vigon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Vigon in 1975 was 82, and 75 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vigon 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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