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Vignier Family History

Vignier 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: Eigner, Vignes, Venier, Vannier, Viner, Rinier, Vernier, Vivier

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Where is the Vignier family from?

You can see how Vignier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vignier family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Vignier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Vignier families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Vignier's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vignier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vignier 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 Vignier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vignier. 100% of Vignier men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Vignier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Vignier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vignier 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Vignier. 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 7 military records available for the last name Vignier. For the veterans among your Vignier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vignier lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1986, in the United States, Vignier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Vignier in 1985 was 85, and 80 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vignier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vignier 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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