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Virgill Family History

Virgill 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: Virgil, Virgili, Vigil, Cargill, Orgill, Virgilio, Virgin, Verrill

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Where is the Virgill family from?

You can see how Virgill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Virgill family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Virgill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Virgill family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Virgill's in USA. New York had the highest population of Virgill families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Virgill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Virgill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Virgill 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Virgill. 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 15 military records available for the last name Virgill. For the veterans among your Virgill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Virgill lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Virgill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Virgill in 1978 was 65, and 71 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Virgill 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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