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Viejo Family History

Viejo 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: Vito, Diego, Virgo, Vero, Velo, Viano, Nieto, Visco, Vier, Oviedo

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Where is the Viejo family from?

You can see how Viejo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viejo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Viejo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Viejo families living in New Mexico. This was 100% of all the recorded Viejo's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Viejo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Viejo 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 Viejo ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Propietario
    100%

What Viejo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Viejo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viejo 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 874 immigration records available for the last name Viejo. 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 38 military records available for the last name Viejo. For the veterans among your Viejo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viejo lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Viejo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Viejo in 1962 was 44, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Viejo 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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