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Vigo Family History

Vigo Surname Meaning

Galician: habitational name from any of numerous places called Vigo

notably the city in Pontevedra province

Galicia (Spain) named from vigo ‘village’

(from Latin vicus).

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


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Where is the Vigo family from?

You can see how Vigo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vigo family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Vigo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Vigo families living in London. This was about 54% of all the recorded Vigo's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vigo families in 1891.
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What did your Vigo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vigo. 34% of Vigo men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Vigo women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vigo were Waiter 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
    34%
  • Porter
    12%
  • Barber
    12%
  • Waiter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Operator
    19%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Vigo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vigo 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 Vigo. 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 951 military records available for the last name Vigo. For the veterans among your Vigo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vigo lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Vigo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Vigo in 1952 was 53, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vigo 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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