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Viges Family History

Viges Name 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: Vignes, Voges, Vides, Vives, Vires, Viles, Viger, Vigen, Vines, Vigus

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Where is the Viges family from?

You can see how Viges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viges family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Viges families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Viges families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Viges's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Viges families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Viges surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Viges ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Viges. 100% of Viges men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Viges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viges 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Viges. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 28 military records available for the last name Viges. For the veterans among your Viges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viges lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Viges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Viges in 1969 was 77, and 59 in 2003.

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