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Vegh Family History

Vegh Surname Meaning

Hungarian (Végh): topographic name for someone who lived at the end of a village from vég ‘end’.

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


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Where is the Vegh family from?

You can see how Vegh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vegh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Vegh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Vegh families living in Ohio. This was about 29% of all the recorded Vegh's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Vegh families in 1920.
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What did your Vegh ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Lodger was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Vegh. 100% of Vegh men worked as a Lodger.

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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 1921

  • Lodger
    100%

What Vegh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vegh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vegh 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Vegh. 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 851 military records available for the last name Vegh. For the veterans among your Vegh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vegh lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Vegh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Vegh in 1959 was 60, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vegh ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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