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Viger Family History

Viger Surname Meaning

French: status name and occupational name from Old French viguier ‘seigniorial or royal officer responsible for administering justice and collecting state rights’

(from Latin vicarius ‘substitute’).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Viger family from?

You can see how Viger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Viger families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 18 Viger families living in Middlesex. This was about 35% of all the recorded Viger's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Viger families in 1891.
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What did your Viger ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Laundry Hand
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Viger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viger 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 712 immigration records available for the last name Viger. 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 951 military records available for the last name Viger. For the veterans among your Viger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viger lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Viger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Viger in 1948 was 52, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Viger 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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