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Vigfusson Family History

Vigfusson 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: Magnusson, Musson, Bisson, Glasson, Sisson, Pousson, Fuston

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Where is the Vigfusson family from?

You can see how Vigfusson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vigfusson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Vigfusson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vigfusson families living in Washington. This was about 67% of all the recorded Vigfusson's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Vigfusson families in 1920.
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What did your Vigfusson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Vigfusson. 75% of Vigfusson men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Farmers Son
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vigfusson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vigfusson 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Vigfusson. 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 19 military records available for the last name Vigfusson. For the veterans among your Vigfusson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vigfusson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Vigfusson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Vigfusson in 1968 was 88, and 73 in 2001.

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