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Vigneaux Family History

Vigneaux 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: Vigneau, Vigneault, Jagneaux, Vignes, Vignali, Mineau, Scioneaux

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Where is the Vigneaux family from?

You can see how Vigneaux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vigneaux family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vigneaux families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Vigneaux families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Vigneaux's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vigneaux families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vigneaux surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Vigneaux ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vigneaux. 50% of Vigneaux men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Vigneaux women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vigneaux were Farm Operator and Waitress.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farm Operator
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Waitress
    40%

What Vigneaux family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 611 census records available for the last name Vigneaux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vigneaux 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Vigneaux. 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 162 military records available for the last name Vigneaux. For the veterans among your Vigneaux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vigneaux lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Vigneaux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Vigneaux in 1964 was 86, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vigneaux

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vigneaux 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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