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Vierhus Family History

Vierhus 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: Viernes, Niehus, Viers, Fergus, Virtue, Verdun, Melhus, Verges

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Where is the Vierhus family from?

You can see how Vierhus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vierhus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Vierhus families living in Oregon. This was about 75% of all the recorded Vierhus's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Vierhus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vierhus 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 127 census records available for the last name Vierhus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vierhus 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Vierhus. 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 50 military records available for the last name Vierhus. For the veterans among your Vierhus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vierhus lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Vierhus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Vierhus in 1966 was 67, and 91 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vierhus 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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