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Vias Family History

Vias 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: Vilas, Vas, Sias, Via, Vial, Dias, Vinas, Vyas, Vis, Bias

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Where is the Vias family from?

You can see how Vias families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vias family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vias families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Vias families living in New Mexico. This was about 55% of all the recorded Vias's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Vias families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vias surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Vias ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vias. 72% of Vias men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Vias family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 655 census records available for the last name Vias. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vias 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Vias. 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 345 military records available for the last name Vias. For the veterans among your Vias ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vias lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Vias life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Vias in 1970 was 76, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vias 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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