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Viig Family History

Viig 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: Vig, Wiig, King, Ling, Ying, Vito, Ring, Ing, Jing, Vila

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Where is the Viig family from?

You can see how Viig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Viig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Viig families living in Wisconsin. This was about 77% of all the recorded Viig's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Viig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Viig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Viig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viig 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Viig. 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 13 military records available for the last name Viig. For the veterans among your Viig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viig lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Viig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Viig in 1968 was 80, and 104 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Viig 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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