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Vilga Family History

Vilga 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: Villa, Vila, Virga, Vilar, Vilas, Vela, Virgo, Villar, Varga, Vida

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Where is the Vilga family from?

You can see how Vilga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vilga family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vilga family living in Connecticut. This was about 25% of all the recorded Vilga's in USA. Connecticut and 3 other states had the highest population of Vilga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vilga 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 Vilga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vilga. 100% of Vilga men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Vilga women worked as a Maid.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Vilga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Vilga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vilga 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Vilga. 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 26 military records available for the last name Vilga. For the veterans among your Vilga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vilga lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Vilga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Vilga in 1963 was 71, and 46 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vilga

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vilga 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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