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Vihlen Family History

Vihlen 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: Millen, Hillen, Bohlen, Dahlen, Ihle, Gillen, Valen, Dillen, Behlen

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Where is the Vihlen family from?

You can see how Vihlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vihlen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vihlen family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Vihlen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Vihlen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vihlen 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 Vihlen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vihlen. 100% of Vihlen 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
    100%

What Vihlen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Vihlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vihlen 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Vihlen. 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 73 military records available for the last name Vihlen. For the veterans among your Vihlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vihlen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Vihlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Vihlen in 1970 was 83, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vihlen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vihlen 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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