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Vid Family History

Vid 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: Eid, Vida, Vik, Via, Cid, Vig, Vis, Vix, Ji, Qiu

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Where is the Vid family from?

You can see how Vid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vid family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Vid families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Vid's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Vid families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vid 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 Vid ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vid. 100% of Vid men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Vid family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Vid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vid 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 297 immigration records available for the last name Vid. 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 51 military records available for the last name Vid. For the veterans among your Vid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vid lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2004, in the United States, Vid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Vid in 1987 was 44, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vid 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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