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Viehman Family History

Viehman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Viehmann.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Viehman family from?

You can see how Viehman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viehman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Viehman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Viehman families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Viehman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Viehman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Viehman 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 Viehman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Viehman. 43% of Viehman men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Viehman women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Carpenter
    43%
  • Manager
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Viehman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 981 census records available for the last name Viehman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viehman 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Viehman. 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 226 military records available for the last name Viehman. For the veterans among your Viehman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viehman lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Viehman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Viehman in 1954 was 31, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Viehman 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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