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Viail Family History

Viail Surname 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: Vial, Vail, Vigil, Viall, Virgil, Fail, Vinal, Quail, Civil, Bail

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Where is the Viail family from?

You can see how Viail families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viail family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Viail family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Viail's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Viail families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Viail surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Viail. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viail 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Viail. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Viail. For the veterans among your Viail ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viail lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Viail 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Viail

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