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Virgili Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of the personal name Virgilio . Catalan: from the personal name Virgili Catalan equivalent to Virgilio .

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


Similar surnames: Virgilio, Virgil, Virginia, Rigoli, Cirelli, Vicini, Di Gilio

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Where is the Virgili family from?

You can see how Virgili families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Virgili family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Virgili families living in Illinois. This was about 13% of all the recorded Virgili's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Virgili families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Virgili surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Virgili ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Virgili. 60% of Virgili 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Motorman
    20%
  • Timberman
    20%
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Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Virgili. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Virgili 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 484 immigration records available for the last name Virgili. 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 171 military records available for the last name Virgili. For the veterans among your Virgili ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Virgili lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Virgili life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Virgili in 1964 was 67, and 76 in 2004.

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