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Viaud Family History

Viaud 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: Viau, Via, Vial, Vlad, Viano, Braud, Vieux, Vaux, Wiard, Vieau

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Where is the Viaud family from?

You can see how Viaud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viaud family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Viaud family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Viaud's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Viaud families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Viaud 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 115 census records available for the last name Viaud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viaud 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Viaud. 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 22 military records available for the last name Viaud. For the veterans among your Viaud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viaud lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Viaud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Viaud in 1969 was 60, and 50 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Viaud 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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