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Virga Family History

Virga Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): variant of Verga.

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


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Where is the Virga family from?

You can see how Virga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Virga family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Virga families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Virga families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Virga's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Virga families in 1891.
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What did your Virga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Virga. 22% of Virga men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Virga women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Virga were Electrician and 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
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Barber
    8%
  • Electrician
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    17%
  • Finisher
    17%
  • Saleslady
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

What Virga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Virga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Virga 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 996 immigration records available for the last name Virga. 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 443 military records available for the last name Virga. For the veterans among your Virga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Virga lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Virga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Virga in 1962 was 74, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Virga 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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