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Viater Family History

Viater 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: Vater, Wiater, Viator, Cater, Winter, Minter, Vicker, Pinter, Victor

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Where is the Viater family from?

You can see how Viater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viater family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Viater families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Viater's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Viater families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Viater 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 117 census records available for the last name Viater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viater 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Viater. 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 52 military records available for the last name Viater. For the veterans among your Viater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viater lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Viater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Viater in 1971 was 63, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Viater 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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