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Vigoren Family History

Vigoren 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: Goren, Wigren, Vigen, Oren, Gore, Toren, Gren, Ligon, Vignes, Signore

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Where is the Vigoren family from?

You can see how Vigoren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vigoren family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Vigoren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vigoren families living in Minnesota. This was about 40% of all the recorded Vigoren's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Vigoren families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vigoren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vigoren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vigoren. 67% of Vigoren 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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Vigoren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vigoren 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 Vigoren. 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 54 military records available for the last name Vigoren. For the veterans among your Vigoren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vigoren lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Vigoren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Vigoren in 1965 was 80, and 91 in 2004.

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