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Viener Family History

Viener 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: Diener, Biener, Viner, Kiener, Wiener, Siener, Vener, Pinner, Kiefer

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Where is the Viener family from?

You can see how Viener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viener family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Viener families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Viener families living in Norfolk. This was about 50% of all the recorded Viener's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Viener families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Viener 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 Viener ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Viener. 32% of Viener men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Viener women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Viener were Farmer and 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

  • Salesman
    32%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Viener family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Viener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viener 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 331 immigration records available for the last name Viener. 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 204 military records available for the last name Viener. For the veterans among your Viener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viener lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2003, in the United States, Viener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Viener in 1942 was 50, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Viener

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Viener 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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