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Vigness Family History

Vigness Surname Meaning

Norwegian: old variant of Vignes and in North America probably also an altered form of this.

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


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Where is the Vigness family from?

You can see how Vigness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vigness family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vigness families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Vigness family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vigness's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Vigness families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vigness 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 Vigness ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vigness. 60% of Vigness men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

What Vigness family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 389 census records available for the last name Vigness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vigness 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Vigness. 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 72 military records available for the last name Vigness. For the veterans among your Vigness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vigness lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Vigness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Vigness in 1968 was 91, and 40 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vigness

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vigness 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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