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Vijil Family History

Vijil Name Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Honduras): altered form of Asturian-Leonese Vigil .

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


Similar surnames: Vigil, Virgil, Vinal, Civil, Vasil, Vial, Vital, Veil, Vail, Vidal

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Where is the Vijil family from?

You can see how Vijil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vijil family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vijil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 235 Vijil families living in New Mexico. This was about 69% of all the recorded Vijil's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Vijil families in 1880.
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What did your Vijil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vijil. 46% of Vijil men worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Vijil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vijil 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Vijil. 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 153 military records available for the last name Vijil. For the veterans among your Vijil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vijil lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Vijil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Vijil in 1957 was 51, and 68 in 2004.

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