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Vigus Family History

Vigus Name Meaning

English (Cornwall): of Norman origin a nickname from Anglo-Norman French vigrus ‘hardy lusty strong’ (Old French vigoro(u)s).

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


Similar surnames: Argus, Viles, Minus, Biggs, Titus, Vilas, Tigue, Tiggs, Vitkus, Vogus

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Where is the Vigus family from?

You can see how Vigus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vigus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vigus families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 55 Vigus families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Vigus's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vigus families in 1891.
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What did your Vigus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Vigus. 43% of Vigus men worked as a General Labourer and 69% of Vigus women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vigus were Window Cleaner and Home Duties. .

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Window Cleaner
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Office Cleaner
    7%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Home Duties
    4%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Vigus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vigus 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 454 immigration records available for the last name Vigus. 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 739 military records available for the last name Vigus. For the veterans among your Vigus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vigus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Vigus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Vigus in 1962 was 69, and 54 in 2004.

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