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Vaigl Family History

Vaigl 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: Vail, Vaill, Fail, Varga, Bail, Haig, Cail, Haigh, Vang, Vangel

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Where is the Vaigl family from?

You can see how Vaigl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vaigl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vaigl families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Vaigl's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Vaigl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vaigl 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 64 census records available for the last name Vaigl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaigl 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Vaigl. 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 21 military records available for the last name Vaigl. For the veterans among your Vaigl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vaigl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Vaigl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Vaigl in 1963 was 68, and 90 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vaigl 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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