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Vigh Family History

Vigh Surname Meaning

Hungarian (Vígh): variant of Vig.

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


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Where is the Vigh family from?

You can see how Vigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vigh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vigh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Vigh families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Vigh's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Vigh families in 1891.
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What did your Vigh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vigh. 100% of Vigh women worked as a Domestic Servant.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Servant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 868 census records available for the last name Vigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vigh 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 457 immigration records available for the last name Vigh. 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 240 military records available for the last name Vigh. For the veterans among your Vigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vigh lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Vigh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Vigh in 1966 was 68, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vigh 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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