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Vigurs Family History

Vigurs Surname Meaning

see Vigrass.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Vigurs family from?

You can see how Vigurs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vigurs family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Vigurs families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Vigurs families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Vigurs's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Vigurs families in 1891.
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What did your Vigurs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Vigurs. 34% of Vigurs men worked as a General Labourer Retired and 80% of Vigurs women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vigurs were Bank Clerk and Bank Clerk.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer Retired
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Bank Clerk
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    15%
  • Bank Clerk
    6%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Vigurs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vigurs 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 Vigurs. 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 177 military records available for the last name Vigurs. For the veterans among your Vigurs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vigurs lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Vigurs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Vigurs in 1963 was 66, and 100 in 2004.

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