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Vierus Family History

Vierus 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: Viers, Viernes, Viegas, Miers, Mieras, Vier, Venus, Vieux, Vitkus

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Where is the Vierus family from?

You can see how Vierus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vierus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Vierus families living in Texas. This was about 75% of all the recorded Vierus's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Vierus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vierus 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 Vierus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vierus. 60% of Vierus men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%

What Vierus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Vierus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vierus 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Vierus. 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 48 military records available for the last name Vierus. For the veterans among your Vierus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vierus lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2001, in the United States, Vierus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Vierus in 1958 was 66, and 84 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vierus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vierus 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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