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Vignes Name Meaning

French: from Old French vignes ‘vines’, a metonymic occupational name for the owner of a vineyard or a vine dresser, or a habitational name from any of several places named with this word. Norwegian (also Vigness): habitational name from a farm name in Ryfylke; the first element is of uncertain origin, the second element is nes ‘headland’, ‘promontory’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Vine, Oines, Vigna, Viney, Viger, Hines, Viner, Vinet, Vires, Vinas

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Vignes Family Origin

Where is the Vignes family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Vignes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vignes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vignes families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Vignes family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vignes's in the USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Vignes families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vignes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Vignes Family Occupations

    What did your Vignes ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Vignes occupation in the USA was Planter. 17% of Vignes's were Planters. A less common occupation for the Vignes family was Clerk. Planter, Wine Maker and Butcher were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Vignes.

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    • Planter

      17%

    • Wine Maker

      17%

    • Butcher

      8%

    • Clerk

      8%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Vignes ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Vignes Historical Records

    What Vignes family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Vignes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vignescensus records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 953 immigration records available for the last name Vignes. 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 Card

    There are 322 military records available for the last name Vignes. For the veterans among your Vignes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Vignes Life Expectancy

    What is the average Vignes lifespan?

    Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Vignes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Vignes in 1957 was 46, and 82 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vignes

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