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Virga Family History

Virga Name Meaning

Italian (Sicily): variant of Verga .

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


Similar surnames: Verga, Vida, Via, Virzi, Sirna, Verna, Verma, Vargo, Vigh, Inga

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Where is the Virga family from?

You can see how Virga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Virga family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Virga families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Virga families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Virga's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Virga families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Virga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Virga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Virga. 22% of Virga men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Virga women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Virga were Electrician and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Barber
    8%
  • Electrician
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    17%
  • Finisher
    17%
  • Saleslady
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Virga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Virga 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 996 immigration records available for the last name Virga. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 443 military records available for the last name Virga. For the veterans among your Virga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Virga lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Virga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Virga in 1962 was 74, and 82 in 2004.

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