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Virgens Family History

Virgens 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: Virgen, Verges, Mergens, Jergens, Jurgens, Vires, Hargens, Virgin

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Where is the Virgens family from?

You can see how Virgens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Virgens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Virgens family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Virgens's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Virgens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Virgens 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 Virgens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Virgens. 100% of Virgens women worked as a Waitress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Virgens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Virgens 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Virgens. 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 41 military records available for the last name Virgens. For the veterans among your Virgens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Virgens lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Virgens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Virgens in 1965 was 87, and 68 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Virgens 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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