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Virji Family History

Virji Surname Meaning

Hindu (Vania) and Muslim from Gujarati vīr ‘brave hero’ (Sanskrit vīra) + the honorific suffix -ji.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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There are 11 census records available for the last name Virji. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Virji census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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There are 2 military records available for the last name Virji. For the veterans among your Virji ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Virji lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Virji life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Virji in 1971 was 82, and 67 in 2003.

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