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Viers Family History

Viers Surname Meaning

Variant of Viars a surname of French (or perhaps ultimately German) origin.

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


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Where is the Viers family from?

You can see how Viers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Viers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Viers families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Viers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Viers families in 1891.
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What did your Viers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Viers. 28% of Viers men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Viers women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Viers were Miner 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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Miner
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    31%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Housework
    10%
  • Stenographer
    7%

What Viers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Viers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viers 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Viers. 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 Viers. For the veterans among your Viers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viers lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Viers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Viers in 1952 was 46, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Viers 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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