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Vignali Family History

Vignali Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): variant of Vignale a topographic name from vignale ‘vineyard’ (from Latin vinealis genitive of vinea ‘vine’).

It can also be a habitational name from any of various places called with this word.

In particular, it refers to Vignale Monferrato in Alessandria province.

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


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Where is the Vignali family from?

You can see how Vignali families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vignali family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Vignali families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Vignali families living in New York. This was about 20% of all the recorded Vignali's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Vignali families in 1920.
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What did your Vignali ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vignali. 43% of Vignali men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Vignali women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vignali were Helper and Press 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
    43%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Helper
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Folder
    23%
  • Machine Operator
    23%
  • Press Operator
    23%

What Vignali family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 707 census records available for the last name Vignali. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vignali 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 449 immigration records available for the last name Vignali. 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 205 military records available for the last name Vignali. For the veterans among your Vignali ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vignali lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Vignali life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Vignali in 1957 was 50, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vignali 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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