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Vidian Family History

Vidian 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: Vivian, Timian, Vida, Milian, Widman, Kidman, Vidmar, Kilian, Vidal

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Where is the Vidian family from?

You can see how Vidian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vidian family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vidian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Vidian families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Vidian's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vidian families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vidian 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 172 census records available for the last name Vidian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vidian 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Vidian. 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 3 military records available for the last name Vidian. For the veterans among your Vidian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vidian lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Vidian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Vidian in 1966 was 73, and 69 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vidian 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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