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Vigrass Family History

Vigrass Surname Meaning

from Anglo-Norman French vigrus Old French vigoro(u)s ‘hardy lusty strong’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Vigrass family from?

You can see how Vigrass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vigrass family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Vigrass families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Vigrass families living in Staffordshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Vigrass's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Vigrass families in 1891.
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What did your Vigrass ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Decorator and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Vigrass. 100% of Vigrass men worked as a Decorator and 78% of Vigrass 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

  • Decorator
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Silk Spooler
    14%
  • Dress Machinist
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vigrass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vigrass 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Vigrass. 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 212 military records available for the last name Vigrass. For the veterans among your Vigrass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vigrass lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2001, in the United States, Vigrass life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Vigrass in 1941 was 68, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vigrass 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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