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Vignaud Family History

Vignaud Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Vignali, Vigneau, Vigna, Rigaud, Begnaud, Vinal, Vignes, Vignola

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Where is the Vignaud family from?

You can see how Vignaud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vignaud family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vignaud families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Vignaud families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Vignaud's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Vignaud families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vignaud surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vignaud ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Vignaud ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 344 census records available for the last name Vignaud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vignaud 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Vignaud. 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 57 military records available for the last name Vignaud. For the veterans among your Vignaud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vignaud lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Vignaud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Vignaud in 1976 was 64, and 91 in 2002.

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