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Vieh Family History

Vieh 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: Vier, Viel, Vien, Sieh, Vieth, Vigh, Vinh, Kiel, Rich, Lier

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Where is the Vieh family from?

You can see how Vieh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vieh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vieh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Vieh families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Vieh's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Vieh families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Vieh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vieh 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Vieh. 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 21 military records available for the last name Vieh. For the veterans among your Vieh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vieh lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Vieh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Vieh in 1970 was 76, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vieh 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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