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Viez Family History

Viez 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, Viel, Vien, Diez, Vitez, Kiel, Lier, Vito, Wien, Vila

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Where is the Viez family from?

You can see how Viez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viez family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Viez families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Viez family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Viez's in USA. New York had the highest population of Viez families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Viez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viez 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Viez. 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 59 military records available for the last name Viez. For the veterans among your Viez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viez lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Viez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Viez in 1966 was 81, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Viez 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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