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Viella Family History

Viella 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: Villa, Vielma, Virella, Vella, Stella, Vila, Vela, Vanella, Villar

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Where is the Viella family from?

You can see how Viella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viella family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Viella families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Viella families living in California. This was about 92% of all the recorded Viella's in USA. California had the highest population of Viella families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Viella 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 166 census records available for the last name Viella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viella 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Viella. 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 9 military records available for the last name Viella. For the veterans among your Viella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viella lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1995, in the United States, Viella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Viella in 1982 was 68, and 92 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Viella 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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