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Viens Family History

Viens Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Vien. In some cases possibly also French: habitational name from Viens a place in Vaucluse.

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


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Where is the Viens family from?

You can see how Viens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Viens families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Viens families living in Essex. This was about 83% of all the recorded Viens's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Viens families in 1891.
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What did your Viens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Viens. 17% of Viens men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Viens women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Viens were Salesman and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Winder
    10%
  • Bookkeeper
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Viens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viens 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 836 immigration records available for the last name Viens. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Viens. For the veterans among your Viens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viens lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Viens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Viens in 1948 was 44, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Viens 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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