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Vieck Family History

Vieck 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: Rieck, Vick, Gieck, Dieck, Wieck, Sieck, Beck, Heck, Dick, Bick

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Where is the Vieck family from?

You can see how Vieck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vieck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vieck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Vieck families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Vieck's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Vieck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vieck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vieck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vieck. 60% of Vieck men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Operator
    40%

What Vieck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Vieck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vieck 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Vieck. 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 42 military records available for the last name Vieck. For the veterans among your Vieck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vieck lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Vieck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Vieck in 1971 was 81, and 68 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vieck 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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