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Viance Family History

Viance 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: Vance, Vince, Lance, Vine, France, Bianco, Hance, Chance, Dance

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Where is the Viance family from?

You can see how Viance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viance family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Viance families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 3 Viance families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Viance's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Viance families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Viance 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 68 census records available for the last name Viance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viance 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Viance. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Viance. For the veterans among your Viance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viance lifespan?

Average Viance life expectancy in 1973 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Viance 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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