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Vigano Family History

Vigano 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: Viano, Rigano, Tiano, Nagano, Bifano, Milano, Siano, Virani, Varano

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Where is the Vigano family from?

You can see how Vigano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vigano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vigano family living in California. This was about 17% of all the recorded Vigano's in USA. California and 5 other states had the highest population of Vigano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vigano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vigano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vigano. 100% of Vigano 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Vigano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vigano 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 376 immigration records available for the last name Vigano. 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 30 military records available for the last name Vigano. For the veterans among your Vigano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vigano lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Vigano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Vigano in 1972 was 81, and 81 in 2002.

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