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Viere Family History

Viere 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: Vier, Viera, Viele, Giere, Biere, Viers, Lier, Vine, Mier, Bier

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Where is the Viere family from?

You can see how Viere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viere family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Viere families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Viere families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Viere's in USA. California had the highest population of Viere families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Viere 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 Viere ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Viere. 34% of Viere men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    34%
  • Farming
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%

What Viere family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Viere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viere 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Viere. 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 35 military records available for the last name Viere. For the veterans among your Viere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viere lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Viere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Viere in 1962 was 71, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Viere

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Viere 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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