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Vigil Family History

Vigil Surname Meaning

Asturian-Leonese: Castilianized form of a habitational name from a place called Vixil in the district of Siero Asturias (Spain).

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


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Where is the Vigil family from?

You can see how Vigil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vigil family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vigil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 5 Vigil families living in Dunbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vigil's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Vigil families in 1841.
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What did your Vigil ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vigil. 100% of Vigil women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Vigil. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Vigil. For the veterans among your Vigil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vigil lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Vigil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Vigil in 1944 was 31, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vigil 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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