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Vaiga Family History

Vaiga 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: Varga, Veiga, Taira, Vila, Vara, Vajda, Haga, Haig, Haigh, Vida

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Where is the Vaiga family from?

You can see how Vaiga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vaiga family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Vaiga families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vaiga family living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Vaiga's in USA. Ohio and 2 other states had the highest population of Vaiga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vaiga 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 79 census records available for the last name Vaiga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaiga 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Vaiga. 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 7 military records available for the last name Vaiga. For the veterans among your Vaiga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vaiga lifespan?

Average Vaiga life expectancy in 1998 was 48 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vaiga 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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