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Virag Family History

Virag Surname Meaning

Hungarian (Virág): from the personal name Virág (from Hungarian virág ‘flower’

one of several female names which derived from an affectionate nickname).

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


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Where is the Virag family from?

You can see how Virag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Virag family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Virag families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Virag family living in Hertfordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Virag's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Virag families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Virag 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 Virag ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Assembler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Virag. 24% of Virag men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Virag women worked as an Assembler.

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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
    24%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Craneman
    7%
  • Painter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    100%

What Virag family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Virag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Virag 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 Virag. 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 526 military records available for the last name Virag. For the veterans among your Virag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Virag lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Virag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Virag in 1958 was 56, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Virag

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Virag 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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