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Vigen Name Meaning

Norwegian and Danish: variant of Viken .

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


Similar surnames: Wigen, Vogen, Viken, Lien, Viel, Virden, Vice, Mogen, Vile, Biven

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Where is the Vigen family from?

You can see how Vigen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vigen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vigen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Vigen families living in Quebec. This was about 71% of all the recorded Vigen's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Vigen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vigen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vigen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Mothers Farm
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Vigen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vigen 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 473 immigration records available for the last name Vigen. 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 232 military records available for the last name Vigen. For the veterans among your Vigen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vigen lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Vigen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Vigen in 1957 was 47, and 84 in 2004.

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