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Vignes Family History

Vignes Surname Meaning

French: metonymic occupational name for the owner of a vineyard or a vine dresser from Old French vignes ‘vines’ or a habitational name from (Les) Vignes, the name of several places mainly in the southern part of France named with this word.

Norwegian: habitational name from a farm name in Ryfylke; the first element is of uncertain origin, the second element is nes ‘headland, promontory’.

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


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You can see how Vignes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vignes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vignes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 28 Vignes families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Vignes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vignes families in 1891.
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What did your Vignes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Travelling Musician and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Vignes. 100% of Vignes men worked as a Travelling Musician and 100% of Vignes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Travelling Musician
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Vignes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vignes 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 953 immigration records available for the last name Vignes. 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 322 military records available for the last name Vignes. For the veterans among your Vignes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vignes lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Vignes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Vignes in 1957 was 46, and 82 in 2004.

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