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Viggiano Family History

Viggiano Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): habitational name for someone from Viggiano in Potenza province

so named from the Latin personal name Vibius or Vivius.

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


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Where is the Viggiano family from?

You can see how Viggiano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viggiano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 34 Viggiano families living in New York. This was about 49% of all the recorded Viggiano's in USA. New York had the highest population of Viggiano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Viggiano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Viggiano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Viggiano. 29% of Viggiano men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Viggiano women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Viggiano were New Worker and Operator.

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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
    29%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Barber
    6%
  • New Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    13%
  • Machine Operator
    11%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Operator
    9%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Viggiano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viggiano 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 Viggiano. 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 727 military records available for the last name Viggiano. For the veterans among your Viggiano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viggiano lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Viggiano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Viggiano in 1947 was 41, and 80 in 2004.

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