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Vierheller Family History

Vierheller 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: Hierholzer, Heller, Drumheller, Verhelst, Verhalen, Overmiller

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Where is the Vierheller family from?

You can see how Vierheller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vierheller family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Vierheller families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Vierheller family living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Vierheller's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Vierheller families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vierheller 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 Vierheller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vierheller. 20% of Vierheller men worked as a Manager and 38% of Vierheller women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vierheller were Salesman and Sales Lady.

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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

  • Manager
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    38%
  • Office Clerk
    38%
  • Sales Lady
    25%

What Vierheller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vierheller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vierheller 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Vierheller. 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 483 military records available for the last name Vierheller. For the veterans among your Vierheller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vierheller lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Vierheller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Vierheller in 1959 was 71, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vierheller 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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