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Vigne Family History

Vigne Surname Meaning

French: from Old French vi(g)ne ‘vineyard’ hence a topographic name for someone who lived near a vineyard or a metonymic occupational name for a vine dresser or the owner of a vineyard.

See also Lavigne.

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


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Where is the Vigne family from?

You can see how Vigne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vigne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vigne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Vigne families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Vigne's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vigne families in 1891.
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What did your Vigne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vigne. 72% of Vigne 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Private Means
    29%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Vigne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vigne 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Vigne. 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 962 military records available for the last name Vigne. For the veterans among your Vigne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vigne lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Vigne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Vigne in 1959 was 33, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vigne 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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